What Time is it in Wellington Right Now?
Live local time in Wellington, New Zealand — updates every second.
New Zealand Standard Time · UTC+12 (summer UTC+13)
Daylight Saving Time
Wellington observes daylight saving time. Standard offset is UTC+12; during DST it shifts to UTC+13.
Next change: October 1, 2026 — clocks spring forward one hour (DST begins).
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FAQ — Time in Wellington
What time is it in Wellington right now?
The current local time in Wellington is shown live on this page. Wellington is in the New Zealand Standard Time timezone (UTC+12).
What timezone is Wellington in?
Wellington, New Zealand is in the New Zealand Standard Time timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+12, and UTC+13 during daylight saving time.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Wellington observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks move forward one hour to UTC+13 during the summer months.
What is the UTC offset of Wellington?
Wellington is at UTC+12 from UTC during standard (winter) time, and UTC+13 during daylight saving time (summer).
How do I convert the time from Wellington to my timezone?
Use our Timezone Converter — enter the Wellington timezone and your local timezone to calculate the time difference instantly.