Samoa flag

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
2,944 km²
Population
219,306
Currency
Samoan tala
Languages
Samoan (Polynesian) (official language), English

Time & Communication

Current Time
3:08 AM
Time Zone
UTC+13
Mobile Penetration
62.4%
Fixed-line Penetration
2.1%

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

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Samoa yet. From the US, dial 011 + 685 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Samoa uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Wallis and Futuna flag

Wallis and Futuna

+681 Niue flag

Niue

+683 Tonga flag

Tonga

+676 Tuvalu flag

Tuvalu

+688 Fiji flag

Fiji

+679 Cook Islands flag

Cook Islands

+682 Kiribati flag

Kiribati

+686 Vanuatu flag

Vanuatu

+678

Telecommunications in Samoa

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 62.4 2022
Mobile subscriptions (total) 134,320 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 2.1 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 4,567 2022

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 62.4%
Fixed-line 2.1%

Samoa on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Apia.

Flag of Samoa

Flag of Samoa

The national flag of Samoa. See it next to other flags of Oceania in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Samoa

Area

2,840 km²

1,097 sq mi

Coastline

403 km

Highest point

Mount Silisili 1,857 m

Lowest point

Pacific Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October)
Terrain:
Two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rugged mountains in interior
Natural resources:
Hardwood forests, Fish, Hydropower
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 17.6% (arable 3.9%), forest 57.8% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Samoa

GDP

$1.3 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$5,873 (2025)

Growth

4.2% (2025)

Inflation

2.2% (2025)

Unemployment

5.0% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.708 (#122 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Tala (WST)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 9%, Industry 10%, Services 72% (2025)
Top exports:
Mineral fuels and oil (33%), Electrical equipment and electronics (31%), Animal and vegetable fats and oils (9%), Optical and medical instruments (4%), Vegetables (3%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (20%), Meat (8%), Vehicles and parts (8%), Electrical equipment and electronics (6%), Machinery and computers (6%)
Main export markets:
Singapore (29%), New Zealand (18%), USA (13%), Australia (11%), Tokelau (9%)
Main suppliers:
New Zealand (21%), Singapore (20%), China (14%), Australia (10%), USA (9%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2024, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

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 3:08 AM (UTC+13).
What is the capital of Samoa?
The capital of Samoa is Apia.