Samoa facts
| Capital | Apia |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Oceania, Polynesia |
| Area | 2,842 km² · 1,097 sq mi · 702,272 acres |
| Languages | English, Samoan |
| Demonym | Samoan |
| Currency | Samoan Tala (WST) |
| Time zone | Pacific/Apia · UTC+13 · 8:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +685 |
| Internet domain | .ws |
| Capital coordinates | -13.8333, -171.7667 |
Time difference
Apia is on UTC+13 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 12:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 p.m. (previous day) |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Samoa is about 0.03% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Samoa is about 1.2% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Apia to Washington, D.C.: about 11,371 km (7,066 mi) as the crow flies.
- Apia to London: about 15,759 km (9,792 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Samoa?
The capital of Samoa is Apia.
How big is Samoa?
Samoa covers about 2,842 km² (1,097 sq mi), ranking 168 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.03% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.2% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Samoa in?
Apia uses UTC+13 (Pacific/Apia) today. When it is noon in Apia, it is 7:00 p.m. (previous day) in New York and 12:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Samoa use?
Samoa uses the Samoan Tala (WST).
What is the country code for Samoa?
The international calling code is +685. From the United States dial 011 685 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 685.
What language is spoken in Samoa?
Official or national languages: English, Samoan.