Time zone in Wellington
The current local time in Wellington, New Zealand is shown above, synchronized to the second. Wellington uses New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12). Wellington observes daylight saving time. On April 5, 2026 the clocks change to New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12). On September 27, 2026 the clocks change to New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13).
Show the time in Wellington in fullscreen
Use the fullscreen button to turn your screen into a large clock showing the local time in Wellington. In the settings you can choose a theme, add your own background image or switch to an analog clock face.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington uses New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12). The IANA time zone identifier is Pacific/Auckland.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Wellington observes daylight saving time. On April 5, 2026 the clocks change to New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12). On September 27, 2026 the clocks change to New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13).
What is the time difference to Wellington?
The time difference between your location and Wellington is shown directly under the clock. It is calculated from your device’s time zone and always takes daylight saving time into account.