🇳🇿 New Zealand (Wellington)

Wellington runs on UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer. New Zealand observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 7:40 AMSunset 5:16 PM(local)

Wellington: standard timeNow UTC+12. Next change: September 27, 2026 — clocks go forward 1 hour.
WellingtonUTC+12
Dialing code+64
Population4,885,500
Area268,680 km²
CapitalWellington
Domain.nz
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar (NZD)
LanguagesEnglish and 1 more

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Wellington right now?
Wellington runs on UTC+12. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington is on UTC+12 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wellington changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on September 27, 2026.
Does Wellington use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Wellington commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).