How do I call Samoa from abroad?

To call Samoa, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +685, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for Samoa?

The country calling code for Samoa is +685. To call Samoa from abroad, dial +685 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Samoa in?

Samoa is in the UTC+13:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Samoa?

The official currency of Samoa is the Samoan tālā (T). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Samoa?

The capital city of Samoa is Apia. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Samoa?

To make affordable calls to Samoa from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +685 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Samoa?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Samoa from abroad. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

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How to Call Samoa

Calling Samoa: [exit code] 685 [local number].

Samoa Country Code: +685

ISO: WS

WSM

Quick answer

To call Samoa, dial your international exit code, then 685, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 685 72 12345.

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Dialing format

00 685 72 12345

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Samoa correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Samoa - whether you’re calling Apia or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Samoa from anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

Add Samoa's country code

Dial the country code +685 for Samoa.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Samoa (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: [exit code] 685 [local number] - For example: 00 685 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0068572 12345

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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Calling Samoa: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+685

Capital of Samoa

Apia

Region

Oceania (Polynesia)

Currency of Samoa

Samoan tālā (T)

Samoa Time Zones

UTC+13:00

Current time

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Samoa at a Glance

Samoa, located in Polynesia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Apia, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 206K.

The official currency is the Samoan tālā (T). When calling Samoa, the country code is +685. The country observes the UTC+13:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English, Samoan.

Destination Calling Profile: Samoa

Population

206K

Population Rank

#183 of 230

Language Footprint

English, Samoan

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+13:00

City/Area Code Coverage

No city-level entries yet

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Samoa currently has a 7-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +685.

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Samoa

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Samoa, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

From

Your location

Samoa

Common exit code: 00 or +Samoa calling code: +685Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +685 before the local Samoa number.

Use Samoa local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

Samoa dialing details

Samoa is represented here by WS/WSM, Apia, Polynesia, about 206K people, Samoan tālā (T), and primary language context of English, Samoan.

Destination calling code: +685. Destination time zones: UTC+13:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Samoa call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +685. For business calls, use Samoa's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +685 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Samoa is in Polynesia, with Apia as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 206K. Primary language context: English, Samoan. Local billing and everyday prices use Samoan tālā (T).

Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Samoa's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +685, then the Samoa local number.Samoa business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Apia.Samoa language context: English, Samoan. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Samoa, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.