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Samoa Country Code +685

Complete guide to calling Samoa from the US and abroad

ISO-2: WS ISO-3: WSM Oceania Capital: Apia

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+685
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 685 + area + number
Country TLD
.ws

Geography

Capital
Apia
Continent
Oceania
Area
2 km²
Population
219,998
Currency
Samoan tala
Languages
Samoan (Polynesian) (official language), English

Time & Communication

Current Time
8:42 PM
Time Zone
UTC+13
Mobile Penetration
77.4%
Internet Penetration
29.4%
Fixed-line Penetration
5.0%

How to Call Samoa from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Samoa from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
685
Samoa
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 685 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+685 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Samoa

Direct dial

Samoa does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +685 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Samoa

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 77.4%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 151
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 5.0%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 9
Internet Users (per 100 people) 29.4%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 77.4%
Fixed-line 5.0%
Internet 29.4%

Samoa on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Samoa

What is the country code for Samoa?
The country code for Samoa is +685.
How do I call Samoa from the US?
To call Samoa from the US, dial 011 + 685 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +685 instead of 011.
What time is it in Samoa?
The current time in Samoa is 8:42 PM (UTC+13).
What is the capital of Samoa?
The capital of Samoa is Apia.