Wellington observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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NZST · UTC+12
Wellington Time Zone: NZST/NZDT and UTC+12
Wellington operates on NZST/NZDT (UTC+12), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 12 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Pacific/Auckland.
Wellington observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Wellington and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Wellington, useful reference points: Wellington is 12 hours ahead of London on GMT and 17 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Wellington right now?
Wellington follows NZST/NZDT (UTC+12). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Wellington, updated every second.
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington is in NZST/NZDT (UTC+12). The IANA timezone identifier is Pacific/Auckland.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Wellington observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Wellington and London?
Wellington (NZST, UTC+12) is 12 hours ahead of London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Wellington and New York?
Wellington (NZST, UTC+12) is 17 hours ahead of New York (during EDT, UTC−4).