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Time in WellingtonUTC+12

Live clock and time-zone data for Wellington, New Zealand — Auckland (Pacific/Auckland), UTC+12 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
20:10
Fri 01 May 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Current UTC offset
UTC+12
Abbreviation
GMT+12
Population
215,100
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Wellington follow Auckland (Pacific/Auckland), currently UTC+12 from UTC. A standard business day in New Zealand starts near 08:30 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 12:00 and 13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
NZD NZ$
Dial
+64
Work day
08:30–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Wellington, other cities are at
Auckland12:00
Honolulu14:00
Suva12:00
New York20:00
London01:00
Tokyo09:00
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Best hours to meet with Auckland
Morning meeting (both on-shift)08:00 ↔ 08:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)12:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 16:00
Compare: Wellington ↔ Auckland
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
One hour ahead of Wellington
One hour behind Wellington
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best time to call Wellington from Auckland?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between Auckland and Wellington without falling outside office hours.

What time zone abbreviation does Wellington use?

Wellington uses the abbreviation GMT+12, which corresponds to the IANA zone Pacific/Auckland.

Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Wellington shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

What is the current UTC offset in Wellington?

Wellington is currently UTC+12 from UTC, on the Pacific/Auckland timezone.

Is it daytime in Wellington right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Wellington.

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