Current local time in Apia, Samoa
The live clock above shows the time in Apia. Apia is in the Pacific/Apia time zone, UTC+13 right now.
| Country | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuamasaga |
| Coordinates | 13.83° S, 171.77° W |
| Time zone | Pacific/Apia |
| Abbreviation | UTC+13 |
| UTC offset | UTC+13 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Apia doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+13 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:49 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 56 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Apia at about 12:36 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 1467 minutes ahead of the sun, because Apia sits at 171.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 195.0° E.
Apia time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Apia |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 hours behind in Jan, 17 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 21 hours behind in Jan, 20 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 12 hours behind in Jan, 11 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 9 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 7.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours behind | |
| Tokyo | 4 hours behind | |
| Sydney | 2 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Nuku'alofa, Tonga | 890 km (553 mi) | same time |
| Suva, Fiji | 1,150 km (715 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Bora Bora, French Polynesia | 2,169 km (1,348 mi) | 23 hours behind |
| Papeete, French Polynesia | 2,410 km (1,498 mi) | 23 hours behind |
| Tahiti, French Polynesia | 2,427 km (1,508 mi) | 23 hours behind |
| Takapuna, New Zealand | 2,882 km (1,791 mi) | same time |
| Auckland, New Zealand | 2,888 km (1,794 mi) | same time |
| Manukau, New Zealand | 2,897 km (1,800 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Apia in?
Apia is in the Pacific/Apia time zone, UTC+13, all year.
Does Apia have daylight saving time?
Apia doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+13 all year.
Why isn't noon in Apia when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Apia's clocks follow a zone centred on 195.0° E, so on standard time they run about 1467 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).