New Zealand · Pacific/Auckland
Wellington, New Zealand is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Wellington's time against major cities around the world, and check New Zealand's public holidays.
Wellington vs the World
Current time difference between Wellington, New Zealand and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Wellington |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:43 AM | UTC−4 | 16h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:43 PM | UTC+1 | 11h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:43 PM | UTC+4 | 8h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:13 PM | UTC+5:30 | 6h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:43 PM | UTC+8 | 4h ahead of |
| TokyoJapan | 11:43 PM | UTC+9 | 3h ahead of |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:43 AM | UTC+10 | 2h ahead of |
Business Hours in Wellington (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Wellington, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Wellington | 5:00 PM in Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| London | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Dubai | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 2:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Singapore | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Sydney | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in New Zealand
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Jan 2 | Day after New Year | — | public |
| Feb 6 | Waitangi Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 25 | Anzac Day | — | public |
| Jun 3 | King's Birthday | — | public |
| Jun 28 | Matariki | — | public |
| Oct 28 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington, New Zealand is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Wellington right now?
The current local time in Wellington is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Wellington's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Wellington moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Wellington's UTC / GMT offset?
Wellington is in Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00), switching to UTC+13:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Wellington and India?
Wellington (UTC+12:00) is 6 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Wellington and New York?
Wellington (UTC+12:00) is 16 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Wellington's airport code?
Wellington's main airport is WLG — the IATA code many people use when searching for Wellington time.