UTC +13:00
WST - Currently observed in Samoa
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The IANA time zone identifier for Samoa is
Pacific/Apia
Time difference from Samoa
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Samoa (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇼🇸 Samoa |
| Region | Oceania |
| Subregion | Polynesia |
| ISO Code | WS / WSM |
| IANA Zone | Pacific/Apia |
| UTC Offset | +13:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | WST - Samoan Tala |
| Population | 200,000 |
| Area | 2,842 km² |
| Calling Code | ++685 |
| Languages | Samoan, English |
| Cities | 2 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salelologa | 08:45 | Pacific/Apia | - |
| Apia | 08:45 | Pacific/Apia | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Samoa? + −
The current local time in Samoa is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Pacific/Apia,
currently at UTC+13:00 (WST).
The exact time right now is
08:45:07
on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Does Samoa observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Samoa is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+13:00 (WST).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Pacific/Apia zone entry.
What UTC offset is Samoa? + −
Samoa is currently at UTC+13:00,
using the abbreviation WST.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Pacific/Apia.
To convert a time to or from Samoa, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Samoa? + −
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
It uses the
Pacific/Apia IANA time zone.
See the Apia time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Samoa use? + −
Samoa uses the Samoan Tala
(
WST) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++685.