One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+13 every day of the year.
Samoa at a glance
| Capital | Apia |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+13 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2021 |
Time zone of Samoa
Samoa uses a single IANA time zone, Pacific/Apia.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Apia | --:-- | UTC+13 | Not observed | Apia |
Daylight saving time in Samoa
Samoa does not change its clocks any more. The last daylight saving period was in 2021.
Current time in cities in Samoa
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apia | Tuamasaga | --:-- | Pacific/Apia |
Time in Samoa compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Samoa, it is 3:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 7:00 AM in Sydney and 12:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 18 h behind | 18 h behind | 17 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 21 h behind | 21 h behind | 20 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 7 h 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind |
| UTC | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 13 h behind |
Daylight across Samoa
Days in Apia last between 11 hours 19 minutes and 12 hours 57 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as Samoa
These countries read the same time as Samoa today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
- New Zealand Daylight saving time
- Tonga
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Samoa
- Convert a time to or from Samoa: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Apia to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Samoa and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Samoa have?
One: Pacific/Apia, at UTC+13 all year.
Does Samoa use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 2021.
What is the time difference between Samoa and New York?
Samoa is 18 hours ahead of New York in January and 17 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Samoa does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.