Wellington×Berlin
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Wellington, it's that in Berlin.
When it's 8:00 am in Wellington, it's 9:00 pm in Berlin — night there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Wellington, it's 11:00 pm in Berlin — night there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Wellington, it's 1:00 am in Berlin — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Wellington, it's 4:00 am in Berlin — late night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Wellington, it's 6:00 am in Berlin — morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Wellington, it's 10:00 am in Berlin — late morning there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Wellington uses the NZD ($) and Berlin uses the EUR (€). Language shifts too — English in Wellington, German in Berlin. Be careful behind the wheel: Wellington drives on the left, Berlin on the right.
- Country
- New Zealand
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD · $)
- Language
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Calling code
- +64
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Germany
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Wellington and Berlin?
Wellington is 11 hours behind Berlin. Wellington runs on GMT+13 and Berlin on GMT+2. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Wellington, what time is it in Berlin?
10:00 am in Wellington is 11:00 pm in Berlin the previous day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Wellington, what time is it in Berlin?
3:00 pm in Wellington is 4:00 am in Berlin on the same day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Wellington from Berlin?
About 18,137 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 21h 50m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Wellington and Berlin use?
Wellington uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD, $); Berlin uses the euro (EUR, €). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Wellington from Berlin?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +64, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Wellington and Berlin?
Wellington primarily speaks English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language; Berlin speaks German. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Wellington and Berlin drive on the same side of the road?
No. New Zealand drives on the left, Germany on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.