Wellington to Seattle Time Difference
🇳🇿 Wellington is currently 20 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Seattle. This difference varies between 21h and 19h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-20h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
11,660 km
Approx. flight
13.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Wellington to Seattle
| 🇳🇿 Wellington | 🇺🇸 Seattle | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Wellington and Seattle observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 21 hours behind and 19 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, Wellington is 20 hours behind relative to Seattle.
Min difference
21h
Max difference
19h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Wellington and Seattle (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇳🇿 Wellington
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🇺🇸 Seattle
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Wellington and Seattle?
The time difference between Wellington and Seattle is currently 20 hours behind. Wellington uses GMT+13 (UTC+13), while Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 21 hours behind to 19 hours behind.
When it's noon in Wellington, what time is it in Seattle?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Wellington, it is 4:00 PM in Seattle. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Wellington and Seattle change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Wellington observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 21 hours behind and 19 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Wellington and Seattle?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Wellington (which is 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Seattle). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Wellington ahead or behind Seattle?
Wellington is currently 20 hours ahead of Seattle.
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, currently using GMT+13 (UTC+13). Wellington observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Wellington in Seattle?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Wellington, it is 4:00 AM in Seattle.