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Tuesday 27 October 2026

About Wellington

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, a compact harbour city at the southern tip of the North Island. It is home to Parliament and the government, the national museum Te Papa and a well-known film industry, and is the departure point for ferries to the South Island.

New Zealand uses New Zealand Standard Time, UTC+12, and moves to New Zealand Daylight Time, UTC+13, during the southern summer. Because its seasons are opposite to Europe's, the time gap with London changes twice a year. Wellington is among the first capitals to start each new day, being close to the International Date Line.

Time zoneNew Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)Pacific/Auckland
UTC offsetUTC+13
Daylight saving timeIn effect nowClocks go back 1 hour on 4 April 2027
Sunrise06:15
Sunset19:54
Day length13:38
Population
215,000
Currency
NZD New Zealand Dollar
Language
English
Dialling code
+64
Internet domain
.nz
Postal code
5010, 5011, 5012, 5013, 5014, 5016, 5018, 5019, 5022, 5024, 5026, 5028, 6011, 6012, 6021, 6022, 6023, 6035, 6037
Continent
Australia
Capital
Wellington
Coordinates
-41.2865, 174.7762

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Time difference from Wellington

CityLocal timeDifference
London06:3813 h behind
Paris07:3812 h behind
Moscow09:3810 h behind
Istanbul09:3810 h behind
Dubai10:389 h behind
New Delhi12:087:30 h behind
Bangkok13:386 h behind
Tokyo15:384 h behind
Sydney17:382 h behind
New York02:3817 h behind
Los Angeles23:3820 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Wellington in?

Wellington is in the New Zealand Daylight Time time zone (NZDT), which is UTC+13.

Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Wellington observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 4 April 2027

What is the time difference between Wellington and UTC?

Wellington is currently UTC+13.

What is the dialling code for Wellington?

The international dialling code for Wellington is +64.

When is the best time to call Wellington from London?

Normal office hours don’t overlap. Early morning in one city and early evening in the other is usually the best compromise.