Days in Wellington are currently getting longer, about 20 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Wellington
Wellington is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.2866° S, 174.7756° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,596 km (2,856 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 14,615 km (9,081 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 5,423 km (3,370 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 14,620 km (9,084 mi) east
Wellington lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Wellington
The point on Earth exactly opposite Wellington is near Valladolid - when it's noon in Wellington, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Wellington
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Wellington
Wellington is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Wellington is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Wellington
In Wellington, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 15h 9m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 9h 11m, a difference of roughly 5h 58m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Wellington's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Wellington at 41.29° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Wellington
With a population of 381,900, Wellington ranks as the 3rd most populous city in New Zealand, out of 58 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Wellington
Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) is a major international airport serving Wellington directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:54:51.
Daylight saving time changes in Wellington
Wellington uses the IANA time zone identifier Pacific/Auckland. The current local offset is UTC+13 / NZDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+12 / NZST to UTC+13 / NZDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2027
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+13 / NZDT to UTC+12 / NZST.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Wellington
Business hours in Wellington (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 PM (previous day) - 12:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 PM (previous day) - 9:00 PM (previous day) ( Partial overlap)
- London: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 1:30 AM - 9:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Wellington
Compare time in Wellington with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in New Zealand
Public Holidays Affecting Wellington
Official national holiday observed in New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Wellington at UTC+13.
What time is it in Wellington right now?
The current local time in Wellington is 17:54:51 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wellington is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Wellington?
Wellington is currently UTC+13, meaning local time is +13 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Wellington?
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the airport serving Wellington. The current local time at the airport is 17:54:51.
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