Time zones, countries & regions
Clock changes (Wellington, 2026)
Clock-change dates and local times before and after each change, plus UTC offsets throughout the year (Wellington, 2026).
Wellington · 2026
| Clock-change instant (UTC) | Before the clock change | After the clock change | Clock adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC | 2026-04-05 02:59 UTC+13:00 | 2026-04-05 02:00 UTC+12:00 | 1 hr · repeated |
| September 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC | 2026-09-27 01:59 UTC+12:00 | 2026-09-27 03:00 UTC+13:00 | 1 hr · skipped |
Published time-zone rules can change. Clock-change times are shown with dates and offsets to distinguish repeated hours. IANA 2026e
UTC offsets throughout the year · 2026
| From (UTC) | Until (UTC, exclusive) | Local offset |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026, 00:00 UTC | 4 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC | UTC+13:00 |
| 4 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC | 26 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC | UTC+12:00 |
| 26 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC | 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 UTC | UTC+13:00 |
THE RULES BEHIND THE CLOCK
Wellington time zone and clock changes
IANA time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Current UTC offsetUTC+13:00
Current abbreviationNZDT
Offsets used in 2026UTC+13:00 / UTC+12:00
Next clock change: April 3, 2027
At the transition, Wellington moves from 02:59 UTC+13:00 (2027-04-04) to 02:00 UTC+12:00 (2027-04-04). 1h is repeated on the local clock.
UTC offsets throughout 2026
| From (UTC) | Until (UTC, exclusive) | Local offset |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026, 00:00 UTC | 4 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC | UTC+13:00 |
| 4 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC | 26 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC | UTC+12:00 |
| 26 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC | 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 UTC | UTC+13:00 |
Published time-zone rules can change. Clock-change times are shown with dates and offsets to distinguish repeated hours.