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.
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 04:34:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Wellington
Wellington uses the IANA time zone identifier Pacific/Auckland. The current local offset is UTC+12 / NZST.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+13 / NZDT to UTC+12 / NZST.
- The clock was moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+12 / NZST to UTC+13 / NZDT.
- The clock will be moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 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: 5:00 PM (previous day) - 1:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 2:00 PM (previous day) - 10:00 PM (previous day) ( Partial overlap)
- London: 10:00 PM (previous day) - 6:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 2:30 AM - 10:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- 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
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+12.
What time is it in Wellington right now?
The current local time in Wellington is 04:34:06 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
No. Wellington is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Wellington?
Wellington is currently UTC+12, meaning local time is +12 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 04:34:06.
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