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The current time in Apia, Samoa is shown live on this page. Apia is in the Pacific/Apia timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+13:00 (GMT+13). Apia observes daylight saving time, switching between WST (UTC+13:00) and WSDT (UTC0:13) annually. Apia has a population of approximately 37,391 people. Apia uses WST and the international calling code for Samoa is ++685.
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Timezone
Pacific/Apia
UTC offset
UTC+13:00
Standard
WST
DST
WSDT
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Apia for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 12 hours behind Apia. New York is currently 17 hours behind Apia.
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Timezone
Pacific/Apia
UTC Offset
UTC+13:00
Abbreviation
GMT+13
DST
Not active
Region
Oceania
Country
Samoa
State / Area
Tuamasaga
Calling Code
+685
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Nuku'alofa, approximately 887 km away. Nuku'alofa uses the Pacific/Tongatapu timezone. When it is the current time in Apia, the time in Nuku'alofa is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Apia is located in Tuamasaga, Samoa, in the Oceania continent. The primary languages spoken here are SM, English. The city has a population of approximately 37,391, ranking it #428 in Samoa by size. For timezone purposes, Apia uses Pacific/Apia (UTC+13:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between WST and WSDT depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Apia does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Apia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Apia. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Apia's latitude (-13.8°S), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 11.2 hours, with sunrise around 6:24 AM and sunset around 5:36 PM. Being near the equator, Apia experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Apia is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+13. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Apia and London have no overlapping business hours. When it is business time in one city, it is outside working hours in the other.
Local planning notes
Best call window
When scheduling calls with Apia, note that standard business hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT+13. The time difference with other major cities varies, so always verify overlap before sending invites.
Daylight saving impact
Apia switches between WST and WSDT each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: check the DST section above for exact dates.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Apia uses WST and the calling code for Samoa is +685. Languages spoken here include SM, English. The city has a population of around 37,391, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Oceania.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 887 km away at Nuku'alofa (TOT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Apia are with nearby Oceania cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Apia. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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