What time is it in Wellington right now?

Wellington is on Europe/London, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Wellington in?

Wellington uses the IANA time zone Europe/London, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+0.

What time do the sun rise and set in Wellington today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:33 AM and sets at about 8:58 PM local time in Wellington, giving roughly 15h 24m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:16 PM.

United Kingdom · England

Current local time in Wellington

Wellington keeps time on the Europe/London zone, currently UTC+1. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Wellington, England

05:03

Fri, Jul 31UTC+1

Wellington time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/London
Current UTC offset: UTC+1
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+0
Country: United Kingdom
Region: England
Coordinates: 52.70°, -2.52°
Population: 22,816
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Wellington today

Computed from Wellington's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:33 AM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Solar noon: 1:16 PM
Day length: 15h 24m
Civil dawn: 4:44 AM
Civil dusk: 9:46 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:18 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:13 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Wellington time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Wellington is
Los AngelesUnited States	09:03 AM	8h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	05:03 PM	same time
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	08:03 PM	3h behind
TokyoJapan	01:03 AM	8h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Wellington time

Scheduling across Europe/London is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Wellington and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/London.Track clock changesSee exactly when Wellington next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Wellington beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Wellington offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/London baked in, not guessed.

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Wellingtontime — questions & answers

What time is it in Wellington right now?: Wellington is on Europe/London, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Wellington in?: Wellington uses the IANA time zone Europe/London, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+0.
What time do the sun rise and set in Wellington today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:33 AM and sets at about 8:58 PM local time in Wellington, giving roughly 15h 24m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:16 PM.