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Current Date And Time In Tafuna, American Samoa

Saturday, 25 July 2026
06:39:42 SST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -11:00 (SST)
Population: 7,988

✈️ Tafuna, Western District, American Samoa - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Tafuna, Western 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 Tafuna.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in American Samoa, which includes Tafuna, 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 Tafuna.

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 Tafuna. 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 Tafuna.

🚔
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 Tafuna for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Tafuna
International Airport • PPG
Pago Pago International Airport
Pago Pago, AS
1
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Tafuna From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tafuna 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)2,887 km1,794 mi~ 4h 09m
Sydney (Australia)4,395 km2,731 mi~ 5h 55m
Tokyo (Japan)7,625 km4,738 mi~ 9h 43m
Los Angeles (United States)7,728 km4,802 mi~ 9h 50m
Singapore (Singapore)9,556 km5,938 mi~ 12h
Toronto (Canada)11,208 km6,964 mi~ 13h 56m
New York (United States)11,600 km7,208 mi~ 14h 24m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)15,078 km9,369 mi~ 18h 29m
London (United Kingdom)15,797 km9,816 mi~ 19h 20m
Paris (France)16,125 km10,019 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 Tafuna, 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 Tafuna 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 Time6:39 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Tafuna to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:39 AM on Saturday in Tafuna. 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 Tafuna 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 Tafuna
New York (United States)Sat, 1:39 PM7h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:39 AM4h ahead
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:39 PM7h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:39 PM12h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 7:39 PM13h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:39 PM15h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:39 AM19h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:39 AM20h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:39 AM21h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:39 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 Tafuna — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Tafuna 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 Tafuna

Knowing which languages are used in Tafuna 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 Tafuna. 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
Malaeimi (Western District, American Samoa)1 mi2 kmNW
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Faleniu (Western District, American Samoa)2 mi3 kmWest (W)
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Vaitogi (Western District, American Samoa)2 mi3 kmSW
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Mesepa (Western District, American Samoa)2 mi3 kmWNW
⬆️
Nu‘uuli (Eastern District, American Samoa)2 mi3 kmNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Tafuna

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Tafuna is the Great Wall of China (China), about 9,675 km away. Straight-line distances from Tafuna 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), China9,675 km6,011 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,776 km6,075 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,503 km6,527 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India12,806 km7,957 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil12,958 km8,051 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan16,803 km10,441 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy16,936 km10,523 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Tafuna's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Tafuna

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Tafuna

Tafuna 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 Tafuna

The closest airport to Tafuna is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), about 1 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 Tafuna From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Tafuna 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 Tafuna gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Tafuna

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

🔎 Explore More About Tafuna

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Tafuna

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

Tafuna, 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 Tafuna use?

Tafuna 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 Tafuna?

In Tafuna, 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 Tafuna?

Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) is the nearest airport to Tafuna, about 1 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Tafuna 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 Tafuna?

Tafuna shares the official and regional languages of Western 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 Tafuna?

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