Current Time in US/Samoa Time Zone
IANA Name: US/Samoa
Standard Offset: UTC −11:00
Daylight Saving: No
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
The US/Samoa time zone at a glance
| Right now | 00:30 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-11:00 (11 hours behind UTC) |
| Abbreviation | SST |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Region | US |
What time is it in US/Samoa?
The current local time in the US/Samoa zone is 00:30 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on SST, which is UTC-11:00 - That's 11 hours behind UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
No. US/Samoa keeps the same offset all year. The clocks never move forward or back, so you do not have to worry about daylight saving changes here. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert US/Samoa time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 01:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 20:00 UTC. These examples use today's SST offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use US/Samoa when software asks for a time zone
US/Samoa is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC-11:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is US/Samoa time used?
It is the official local time in American Samoa.
Best next checks for US/Samoa
For a real-world meeting, compare US/Samoa with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in American Samoa? Remember they are on UTC-11:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The US/Samoa time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the US/Samoa time zone?
US/Samoa is a time zone in the US region. It runs on SST, which is UTC-11:00.
What is the UTC offset of US/Samoa?
US/Samoa is UTC-11:00 right now - 11 hours behind UTC. It stays the same all year.
Does US/Samoa use daylight saving time?
No. The clocks stay the same all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Which countries use US/Samoa time?
It is used in American Samoa.
How Alarm.now reads US/Samoa
IANA rule set and current offset
US/Samoa is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation SST, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.