What is the Capital of New Zealand?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington. New Zealand is located in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, with a population of 5,324,700. The official currency is the New Zealand dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Wellington at a glance
| Capital city | Wellington |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Australia and New Zealand, Oceania |
| Largest city | Auckland |
| Country population | 5,324,700 (123rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+12:00 |
| Currency | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Calling code | +64 |
| Emergency number | 111 |
| Driving side | Left |
New Zealand in context
- New Zealand covers 268,838 km², making it the 75th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 20 people per km² ranks 169th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- New Zealand has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 5,324,700 people, New Zealand holds about 16.2% of the population of Australia and New Zealand.
- That is roughly 11.0% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, New Zealand has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- New Zealand is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of New Zealand — FAQ
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
Is Wellington the largest city in New Zealand?
No — while Wellington is the capital, the largest city in New Zealand is Auckland.
What country is Wellington in?
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand.
What continent is Wellington in?
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is located in Oceania.
Is Wellington the capital of New Zealand?
Yes — Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.
Wellington is the capital of which country?
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, in Australia and New Zealand.
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