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How to Call Samoa from the United States

Country code +685 — Dial 011 685 72 XXXXX from a US landline or +685 72 XXXXX from a mobile phone.

+685
Samoa Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 685, the country code of Samoa.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 or 10 digits for mobiles and 5 or 6 for landlines, exactly as written: Samoa has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Samoa From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 72 XXXXX 011 685 72 XXXXX +685 72 XXXXX
Landline (Apia) 2XXXX 011 685 2XXXX +685 2XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 71–73, 75–78, 83–87 or 89. More number types: Samoa phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Samoa had 62 mobile subscriptions and 2.1 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Samoa mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Samoa

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Apia, call between 4:00 PM–3:00 AM EDT (1:00 PM–12:00 AM PDT). Samoa doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Samoa is on UTC+13, 17 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+17h
Samoa
--:--
UTC+13

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Samoa from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 685, then the number: 011 685 72 XXXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +685 72 XXXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Samoa?
No. Samoa has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +685 exactly as written, for example +685 72 XXXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Samoa?
7 or 10 digits for mobiles and 5 or 6 for landlines after the country code +685. Mobile numbers start with 71–73, 75–78, 83–87 or 89.
What time should I call Samoa from the US?
Samoa is 17 hours ahead of New York (UTC+13 in Apia). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 PM–3:00 AM EDT, or 1:00 PM–12:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Samoa doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How much does it cost to call Samoa?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Samoa mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Samoa Quick Info
Country Code +685
ISO Code WS
Capital Apia
Time Zone UTC+13
Exit Code (US) 011
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