UNIX Timestamp to Samoa
Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to Samoa (WST). Current offset: UTC+13 (WST). Samoa does not observe daylight saving time. WST is UTC+13 year-round. Samoa skipped December 30, 2011 entirely to move from UTC-11 to UTC+13.
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About Samoa
- IANA Name
- Pacific/Apia
- Abbreviation
- WST
- UTC Offset
- UTC+13 (no DST)
- Region
- Pacific
- Major Cities
- Apia, Vaitele, Faleasiu, Vailele, Leulumoega
- Daylight Saving
- No
Frequently asked questions
Why is Samoa on UTC+13?
In 2011, Samoa skipped December 30 entirely and jumped from UTC-11 to UTC+13 to align its business week with Australia, New Zealand, and Asia — its main trading partners. It had previously been the last country to see each sunset.
Is Samoa the first country to see the new day?
Yes, along with Kiribati (Line Islands, UTC+14) and Tonga (UTC+13). Samoa is one of the first inhabited places to welcome each new day.
What is the time difference between Samoa and New Zealand?
Samoa (UTC+13) is 1 hour ahead of New Zealand during NZ winter (NZST, UTC+12) and the same time during NZ summer (NZDT, UTC+13).