Current Time in Wellington, New Zealand 🇳🇿
The current local time in Wellington, New Zealand is 11:01:26 (NZDT) on Saturday, 10 October 2026. Wellington is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 212,000. The sun rises at about 06:41 and sets at 19:36 today (12h 55m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 19:36
- 12h 55m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand keeps NZDT (UTC+13:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Wellington is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:41 and sets at about 19:36 local time, giving Wellington 12h 55m of daylight.
Right now it is 11:01 on Saturday in Wellington (UTC+13:00). When it is 11:01 here, it is 18:01 in New York (17h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Wellington
- Use the Pacific/Auckland IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Wellington to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18:01 Fri | 17h behind |
| Los Angeles | 15:01 Fri | 20h behind |
| London | 23:01 Fri | 12h behind |
| Paris | 00:01 Sat | 11h behind |
| Dubai | 02:01 Sat | 9h behind |
| Mumbai | 03:31 Sat | 7.5h behind |
| Singapore | 06:01 Sat | 5h behind |
| Tokyo | 07:01 Sat | 4h behind |
| Sydney | 09:01 Sat | 2h behind |
Best next checks from Wellington
Compare Wellington with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for New Zealand.
Business-hours overlap from Wellington
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-10:00 in Wellington overlaps with 16:00-17:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Wellington time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:00-10:00 | 16:00-17:00 | 1 hour |
| Los Angeles | 09:00-13:00 | 13:00-17:00 | 4 hours |
| London | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Paris | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Dubai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Mumbai | 16:30-17:00 | 09:00-09:30 | 0.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Wellington time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington uses NZDT (UTC+13:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Wellington today?
Today the sun rises around 06:41 and sets around 19:36 in Wellington, about 12h 55m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Wellington and other cities?
When it is 11:01 in Wellington, it is 18:01 in New York (17h behind). See the table above for Wellington's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Wellington
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Pacific/Auckland IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the New Zealand time page.
Location and time-zone details for Wellington
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00) |
| Coordinates | -41.29, 174.78 |
| Population signal | About 212,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:41, sunset 19:36, 12h 55m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Pacific/Auckland time-zone page for rules, the New Zealand country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 41.29° S, 174.78° E
Population: 212,000
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Timezone: NZST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: NZDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZDT