Wellington is located in New Zealand and uses the Pacific/Auckland timezone, currently GMT+12 from UTC. The clocks change on 26 September 2026 to GMT+13. Sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 17:30 local time. The coordinates of Wellington are 41.29°S, 174.78°E.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Wellington in?›

Wellington is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone, currently GMT+12 from UTC.

Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?›

Yes. Wellington observes daylight saving time. The clocks change on 26 September 2026 to GMT+13.

What is the UTC offset for Wellington?›

Wellington is currently GMT+12 from UTC (GMT+12). Clocks change on 26 September 2026.