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Wellington

New Zealand • Local Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025

GMT+13Day
Sunrise
04:31
Sunset
19:29
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Currency
NZ$ New Zealand Dollar
Phone Code
+64 4
Sunrise
04:31
Sunset
19:29

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Time in Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand's windy capital, operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/UTC+12/+13). This compact, creative city is home to Te Papa and the Weta Workshop.

Daylight Saving Time

NZDT runs last Sunday September to first Sunday April.

Time Difference

Wellington is UTC+12 (NZST) / UTC+13 (NZDT). When noon: NYC 6 PM (-1), London 11 PM (-1).

Business Hours

Shops 9 AM to 5 PM. Cuba Street cafes open late.

Timezone Facts

Among first places to see each new day. 12-13 hours ahead of London.

World Cities

Visiting Wellington?

December-March for summer.

Ultimate Guide to Wellington

215K populationEnglish, MāoriGMT+13

New Zealand capital. Compact and creative. Film industry (Lord of the Rings).

🌡️Climate

Oceanic with mild temperatures (8-20°C). Very windy. Rain possible any time.