Current local time · Sunday
Time in Wellington right now
Time difference from Wellington
| City | Local time | Difference from Wellington |
|---|---|---|
 Shanghai | 4 hours behind Wellington | |
| Beijing | 4 hours behind Wellington | |
| Shenzhen | 4 hours behind Wellington | |
| Guangzhou | 4 hours behind Wellington | |
 Kinshasa | 11 hours behind Wellington | |
 Istanbul | 9 hours behind Wellington | |
 Lagos | 11 hours behind Wellington | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 5 hours behind Wellington | |
| Chengdu | 4 hours behind Wellington | |
 Lahore | 7 hours behind Wellington | |
 Mumbai | 6 hours and 30 minutes behind Wellington | |
 São Paulo | 15 hours behind Wellington |
Convert Wellington time
| Wellington | London | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
About Wellington
Wellington ranks among New Zealand's notable cities, with a population of about 380,000. The city keeps UTC+12 as its standard offset, under the Pacific/Auckland zone. Like much of Oceania, it takes its bearings from that offset. Come peak summer, sunrise lands near 6:06 AM and the day stretches to about 15 hours of light. Whether you're scheduling a call or travel, the clock above keeps Wellington time to the second.
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Wellington in?
- Wellington uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland, currently UTC+12. It observes daylight saving time.
- Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change in Wellington is on September 26, 2026.