PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Wellington
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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- Day length
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- New Zealand Time
- IANA zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+13
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC+13
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Wellington Region
- Population
- 381,900
- Coordinates
- 41.29° S, 174.78° E
- Elevation
- 31 m
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, with a population of about 381,900. It uses the New Zealand Time time zone (IANA identifier Pacific/Auckland).
Wellington observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+12 and summer time is UTC+13. In 2027, clocks go back one hour on April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM and go forward one hour on September 26, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Auckland.
Because Wellington lies at 41.29° S, 174.78° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 9 h 11 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 15 h 10 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:22 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| June solstice | 7:46 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 05 min |
| December solstice | 5:43 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 10 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington is in the New Zealand Time time zone, IANA identifier Pacific/Auckland. The UTC offset is UTC+12 (UTC+13 during daylight saving time).
Does Wellington have daylight saving time?
Yes. Wellington switches between UTC+12 (standard time) and UTC+13 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go back on April 4, 2027 and go forward on September 26, 2027.
What is the time difference between Wellington and New York?
In January New York is 18 hours behind Wellington, and in July it is 16 hours behind Wellington, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 21 hours behind Wellington, and in July it is 19 hours behind Wellington, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wellington?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 7:46 AM and sets at about 4:58 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:43 AM and sets at about 8:53 PM (local time).