Current time in Wellington
04:38 35
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Local time in Wellington right now
- Time zone
Pacific/Auckland- UTC offset
- UTC+12
- Abbreviation
- NZST
Currently on standard time · Clocks go forward one hour on September 27, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Wellington right now?
The current local time in Wellington is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington uses Pacific/Auckland (NZST), currently UTC+12.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Currently on standard time