Current time in Wellington, New Zealand
13:06:26
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+13:00
Pacific/Auckland
Sunrise
05:54
Today
Sunset
20:19
14h 25m of daylight
Next clock change: clocks go back 1h on Sun, 4 Apr 2027.
Wellington compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in New Zealand
- MatarikiFri, 10 Jul · in 0 days
- Father’s DaySun, 6 Sep · in 0 days
- September EquinoxWed, 23 Sep · in 0 days
- South Canterbury Anniversary DayMon, 28 Sep · in 0 days
- Hawke's Bay Anniversary DayFri, 23 Oct · in 0 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington is in the New Zealand Time zone, Pacific/Auckland in the IANA database, currently at UTC+13:00.
Does Wellington have daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Wellington change during the year. The next change is on Sun, 4 Apr 2027.
What is the best time to call Wellington?
Business hours in Wellington usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in New Zealand before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule