Current Time in Samoa
Live Samoa time with automatic updates
About Samoa Time
Samoa follows the Pacific/Apia time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Samoa.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Samoa's official time zone (Pacific/Apia), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Samoa is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Samoa is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Samoa:
- •Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- •Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- •Sunday: Closed (family/church day)
Note: Tourism businesses often operate extended hours
Samoa Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •To Sua Ocean Trench
- •Falefa Falls
- •Apia Samoa Temple
- •Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
- •Piula Cave Pool
💼 Major Companies
- •Samoa Airways
- •Central Bank of Samoa
- •Samoa Commercial Bank
- •Digicel Samoa
- •Samoa Shipping Corporation
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Relaxed approach to time. 'Island time' concept - flexibility expected.
Business Etiquette:
Fa'a Samoa (Samoan way) emphasizes respect, family, and community. Formal greetings important.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
1:00 AM - 4:00 AM EST (daytime in Samoa)
From Europe:
6:00 AM - 9:00 AM CET (daytime in Samoa)
From Asia:
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM JST (morning in Samoa)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Samoa:
🎉Independence Day
National celebration
Typically: June 1
🎉Good Friday
Christian holiday
Typically: Easter Friday
🎉White Sunday
Children's day celebration
Typically: Second Sunday in October
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
Related Cities
Using the Samoa World Clock
Our Samoa world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Samoa.