Current Local Time in Wellington, New Zealand
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Current local time in 🇳🇿 Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand.
NZST/NZDT UTC+13:00
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Relative to UTC
+13 hours
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Noon here = 23:00 UTC
09:00 here = 20:00 UTC
12:00 here = 23:00 UTC
17:00 here = 04:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
07:06
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19:35
Today
Late night in Wellington. Most of the city is quiet. The current offset is UTC+13:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2025-09-28
Clocks moved forward to GMT+13
Next Clock Change
2026-04-05
Clocks will move back to GMT+12
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇳🇿New Zealand |
| State / Region | Wellington Region |
| Timezone | NZST/NZDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC+13:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 381,900 |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Sunset | 19:35 |
| Coordinates | -41.29°N, 174.78°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | -17h | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | -20h | --:-- |
| London | -13h | --:-- |
| Paris | -12h | --:-- |
| Dubai | -9h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | -7h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | -5h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | -4h | --:-- |
| Sydney | -2h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | -16h | --:-- |
| Cairo | -11h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | -5h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Wellington?
Standard business hours in Wellington are 09:00–17:00 local time (NZST/NZDT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Wellington?
Wellington is currently at UTC+13:00. The timezone identifier is NZST/NZDT. When it is noon in Wellington, it is 23:00 UTC. You can embed a live Wellington clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Wellington?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Wellington. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Wellington observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2025-09-28, when clocks moved forward to GMT+13. The next change is on 2026-04-05, when clocks will move back to GMT+12.
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Wellington uses NZST/NZDT timezone (UTC+13). Daylight saving time is observed.