Apia runs on UTC+13 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Apia and your time
Apia at a glance
| Country | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuamasaga |
| Capital of | Samoa |
| Time zone | Pacific/Apia |
| UTC offset now | UTC+13 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2021 |
| Coordinates | 13.83° S, 171.77° W |
Time zone in Apia
Apia follows the Pacific/Apia time zone and stays on UTC+13 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2021; the tz database lists no change after that.
At UTC+13, Apia is among the first places on Earth to start each new day.
As the capital of Samoa, Apia shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Apia, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Apia for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Apia is
A 9:00 AM start in Apia 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 18 h behind | 18 h behind | 17 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 21 h behind | 21 h behind | 20 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 7 h 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min behind | 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | None |
Because Apia keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Apia
Today
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Being in the tropics, Apia sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 57 minutes) is only 1 hour 38 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 19 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:49 AM and 6:52 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Apia
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:50 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:57 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 57 min |
Clock time and sun time in Apia
The clock in Apia runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:25 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Apia
Only 125 km (78 mi) away, Pago Pago in American Samoa is 24 hours behind Apia. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pago Pago (American Samoa) | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | 24 h behind |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Apia today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Apia
- Convert a time to or from Apia: 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 Apia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Apia in?
Apia uses the Pacific/Apia time zone, which is UTC+13 all year.
Does Apia use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Apia last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2021 and now stays on UTC+13 all year.
What is the time difference between Apia and New York?
Apia 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 Apia does not.
How long is the longest day in Apia?
About 12 hours 57 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Apia?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Apia lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
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.