Wellington, New Zealand
Monday, May 18, 2026 • UTC+12 (GMT+12)
The current local time in Wellington, New Zealand is 02:16:20.
Quick Facts
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Oceania
- Population
- 381,900
- Coordinates
- 41.29° S, 174.78° E
- Time Zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Currency
- Dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Country Area
- 268,680 km²
Time Difference Between Wellington and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 16h behind | |
| Time in London | 11h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 3h behind | |
| Time in Sydney | 2h behind | |
| Time in Dubai | 8h behind | |
| Time in Singapore | 4h behind | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 19h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 10h behind |
Weather in Wellington
Current weather conditions in Wellington including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
11°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
79%
Wind
14.8 km/h
Visibility
44 km
13°
9°
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8°
14°
11°
15°
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15°
12°
Cities Near Wellington
- Time in Lower Hutt14 km
- Time in Porirua18 km
- Time in Nelson125 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Wellington
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Wellington and New York
- Time difference between Wellington and London
- Time difference between Wellington and Tokyo
- Time difference between Wellington and Sydney
- Time difference between Wellington and Dubai
- Time difference between Wellington and Singapore
- Time difference between Wellington and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Wellington and Paris
Map of Wellington
Map showing the location of Wellington at coordinates -41.28664, 174.77557.
About Wellington Time
Wellington is located in Oceania, New Zealandand follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone. The city has a population of approximately 381,900 people.
The current local time in Wellington is determined by the Pacific/Auckland time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Wellington, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wellington
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (GMT+12) in New Zealand.
What is the current UTC offset for Wellington?
Wellington is currently at UTC+12 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Wellington observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Wellington?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Wellington, New Zealand, updated every second.