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Current Date And Time In Ta`u, American Samoa

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:09:01 SST
State: Manu'a
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -11:00 (SST)
Population: 873

✈️ Ta`u, Manu'a, American Samoa - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ta`u, Manu'a, 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 Ta`u.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Ta`u 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 Ta`u — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in American Samoa, which includes Ta`u, 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 Ta`u.

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 Ta`u. 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 Ta`u.

🚔
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 Ta`u for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ta`u
Local Airport • FTI
Fitiuta Airport
Fitiuta Village, AS
10
km away
Nearest Major Airport
International Airport • PPG
Pago Pago International Airport
Pago Pago, AS
129
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Ta`u From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ta`u 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)2,959 km1,838 mi~ 4h 14m
Sydney (Australia)4,507 km2,800 mi~ 6h 03m
Los Angeles (United States)7,629 km4,740 mi~ 9h 43m
Tokyo (Japan)7,703 km4,786 mi~ 9h 49m
Singapore (Singapore)9,685 km6,018 mi~ 12h 09m
Toronto (Canada)11,105 km6,900 mi~ 13h 49m
New York (United States)11,492 km7,141 mi~ 14h 16m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)15,195 km9,442 mi~ 18h 38m
London (United Kingdom)15,763 km9,795 mi~ 19h 18m
Paris (France)16,094 km10,000 mi~ 19h 41m

✈ 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 Ta`u, 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 Ta`u 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 Time6:09 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ta`u to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:09 PM on Sunday in Ta`u. 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 Ta`u 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 Ta`u
New York (United States)Mon, 1:09 AM7h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 10:09 PM4h ahead
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 1:09 AM7h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 6:09 AM12h ahead
Paris (France)Mon, 7:09 AM13h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 9:09 AM15h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 1:09 PM19h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 2:09 PM20h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 3:09 PM21h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 5:09 PM23h 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 Ta`u — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ta`u 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
$ 1.34
USD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 0.6998
USD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 0.7101
USD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ta`u

Knowing which languages are used in Ta`u 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 Ta`u. 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
Faleasao (Manu'a, American Samoa)1 mi1 kmNorth (N)
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Ofu (Manu'a, American Samoa)12 mi19 kmWNW
⬆️
Aunu‘u (Eastern District, American Samoa)70 mi113 kmWest (W)
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Alao (Eastern District, American Samoa)70 mi113 kmWest (W)
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Tula (Eastern District, American Samoa)70 mi113 kmWest (W)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ta`u

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ta`u is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 9,652 km away. Straight-line distances from Ta`u to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,652 km5,997 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,762 km6,066 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,381 km6,450 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil12,858 km7,989 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India12,921 km8,029 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan16,898 km10,500 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy16,934 km10,522 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

Ta`u shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Manu'a and American Samoa. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Manu'a Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Manu'a, including major hub cities.
✈️ American Samoa Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for American Samoa.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Ta`u, 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 Ta`u and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Ta`u.

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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🧭 Ta`u's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ta`u

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Ta`u. 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 Ta`u — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ta`u

Ta`u 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 Ta`u

The closest airport to Ta`u is Fitiuta Airport (FTI), about 10 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 Ta`u From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ta`u 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 Ta`u gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ta`u

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

🔎 Explore More About Ta`u

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ta`u

What side of the road do people drive on in Ta`u?

Ta`u, 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 Ta`u use?

Ta`u 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 Ta`u?

In Ta`u, 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 Ta`u?

Fitiuta Airport (FTI) is the nearest airport to Ta`u, about 10 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Ta`u in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Ta`u 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 Ta`u?

Ta`u shares the official and regional languages of Manu'a 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 Ta`u?

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