Embassy of United States in Wellington

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If you are living or residing in Wellington and planning a trip to United States, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of United States in Wellington.

This information is for:

New Zealand passport holders living in Wellington
U.S. passports traveling/working or living in Wellington
Foreign passports currently residing in Wellington

Embassy Information

Address:	29 Fitzherbert Terrace Thorndon Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Phone:	+64 4 462 6000
Fax:	+64 4 499 0490
Email:	wellington.gso@state.gov
Website:	https://nz.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/
Office hours:	Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 17:00 pm
Current time in Wellington	15:41 PM Thursday, February 12 2026-02-12 (GMT +1300)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	19:41 PM Wednesday, February 11 2026-02-11 (GMT -0700)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to United States
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for U.S. citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Wellington and Washington D.C. is 14072.80 km (8744.43 miles). The average travel time is 29 hours 19 minutes.
Time difference: Wellington is 20:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 15:41 on February, Thursday 12 in Wellington, it is 19:41 on February, Wednesday 11 in Washington D.C.

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of United States in Wellington.

Distance from city center 1.22 km ( 0.76 miles)

Nearest airport Wellington International Airport (WLG)

Distance to airport 6.85 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Thursday (Today, February 12, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open now
Friday (February 13, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (February 14, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (February 15, 2026)		Closed
Monday (February 16, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (February 17, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (February 18, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Lincoln's Birthday: Feb. 12, 2026 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of United States in Wellington FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of United States located?

It is located at 29 Fitzherbert Terrace Thorndon Wellington 6011 New Zealand. Coordinates: (174.7787735, -41.2727325).

2. How do I contact the United States Embassy in Wellington?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +64 4 462 6000. The working hours are from Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 17:00 pm except official holidays in United States and New Zealand.