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Wellington

G2, New Zealand

The current local time in Wellington is

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Also known as: Hie-ling-dong, Ouellin'nkton, Ouellinkton, Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara

Sunrise 7:37 AMSunset 5:19 PMDay length 9h 43m

About Wellington

Wellington is a significant city in New Zealand. It uses New Zealand Time (NZST, NZDT).

The next daylight saving time transition is on September 27, 2026, when clocks spring forward from NZST to NZDT.

Coordinates
-41.2866, 174.7756
Population
381,900
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Country
New Zealand
Capital
Wellington
Calling code
+64

Airports

  • WLG · Wellington International

The current local time at Wellington's airports (WLG) is the same as the city time shown above.

Public holidays in New Zealand (2026)

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
  • Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
  • King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
  • MatarikiFri, Jul 10
  • Labour DayMon, Oct 26
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Boxing DayMon, Dec 28

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