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Alofau, Eastern District, American Samoa – American Samoa Flag

Current Date And Time In Alofau, American Samoa

Saturday, 25 July 2026
08:05:10 SST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -11:00 (SST)
Population: 465

✈️ Alofau, Eastern District, American Samoa - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Alofau, Eastern District, American Samoa using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Alofau.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Alofau with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Alofau — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in American Samoa, which includes Alofau, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for American Samoa before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers American Samoa's time zone -11:00, country calling code +1-684 (exit prefix 011) and country internet domain .AS. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Alofau.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-11:00
📞 Country Calling Code+1-684
☎️ International Exit Prefix011
🌐 Internet Domain.AS

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for American Samoa — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Alofau. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Alofau.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 American Samoa At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for American Samoa — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

👤
Life Expectancy
73.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
97.3%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$18,017
USD / year

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full American Samoa development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Alofau for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Alofau
International Airport • PPG
Pago Pago International Airport
Pago Pago, AS
13
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Alofau's exact coordinates, or Pago Pago's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Alofau From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alofau to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Auckland (New Zealand)2,899 km1,801 mi~ 4h 10m
Sydney (Australia)4,409 km2,740 mi~ 5h 56m
Tokyo (Japan)7,628 km4,740 mi~ 9h 43m
Los Angeles (United States)7,714 km4,793 mi~ 9h 50m
Singapore (Singapore)9,568 km5,946 mi~ 12h
Toronto (Canada)11,194 km6,956 mi~ 13h 55m
New York (United States)11,586 km7,199 mi~ 14h 23m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)15,088 km9,375 mi~ 18h 30m
London (United Kingdom)15,789 km9,811 mi~ 19h 19m
Paris (France)16,117 km10,014 mi~ 19h 43m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Alofau, American Samoa is set to Samoa Standard Time (SST) with a current offset of UTC -11:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Alofau requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneSamoa Standard Time (SST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -11:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time8:05 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Alofau to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:05 AM on Saturday in Alofau. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Alofau right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Alofau
New York (United States)Sat, 3:05 PM7h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:05 PM4h ahead
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:05 PM7h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:05 PM12h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 9:05 PM13h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:05 PM15h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:05 AM19h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:05 AM20h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:05 AM21h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:05 AM23h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Alofau — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Alofau is the United States dollar (USD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

€ 1 Euro
$ 1.14
USD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.33
USD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 0.6980
USD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 0.7091
USD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Alofau

Knowing which languages are used in Alofau helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
EnglishSamoan

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Alofau. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Faga‘itua (Eastern District, American Samoa)1 mi1 kmNW
⬆️
Amouli (Eastern District, American Samoa)1 mi2 kmEast (E)
⬆️
‘Aoa (Eastern District, American Samoa)2 mi2 kmNE
⬆️
Alao (Eastern District, American Samoa)3 mi4 kmENE
⬆️
Aunu‘u (Eastern District, American Samoa)3 mi5 kmEast (E)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Alofau

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Alofau is the Great Wall of China (China), about 9,680 km away. Straight-line distances from Alofau to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,680 km6,015 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,762 km6,066 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,493 km6,520 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India12,815 km7,963 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil12,951 km8,047 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan16,810 km10,445 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy16,930 km10,520 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Alofau shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Eastern District and American Samoa. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Eastern District Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Eastern District, including major hub cities.
✈️ American Samoa Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for American Samoa.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Alofau, American Samoa runs at 120V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Alofau and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Alofau.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Alofau's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Alofau

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Alofau. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Alofau — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Alofau

Alofau keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of American Samoa. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Alofau

The closest airport to Alofau is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), about 13 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Alofau From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Alofau needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Alofau gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Alofau

Alofau rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Alofau — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Alofau

ℹ️ Alofau OverviewSee the full profile of Alofau — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Alofau MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Alofau for distance and direction.
💰 Alofau CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Alofau

What side of the road do people drive on in Alofau?

Alofau, like the rest of American Samoa, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Alofau use?

Alofau runs on 120V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Alofau?

In Alofau, reach police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 911, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Alofau?

Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) is the nearest airport to Alofau, about 13 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Alofau in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Alofau runs on Samoa Standard Time (UTC -11:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Alofau?

Alofau shares the official and regional languages of Eastern District and American Samoa — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Alofau?

No — Alofau uses the United States dollar (USD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Alofau currency page for live rates.