Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Dubrovnik uses the EUR (€) and Apia uses the WST (T). Language shifts too — Croatian in Dubrovnik, English in Apia. Be careful behind the wheel: Dubrovnik drives on the right, Apia on the left.
- Country
- Croatia
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Croatian
- Calling code
- +385
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Samoa
- Capital
- Apia
- Currency
- Samoan tālā (WST · T)
- Language
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +685
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Dubrovnik and Apia?
Dubrovnik is 11 hours ahead of Apia. Dubrovnik runs on GMT+2 and Apia on GMT+13. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Dubrovnik from Apia?
About 16,676 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 20h 7m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Dubrovnik and Apia use?
Dubrovnik uses the euro (EUR, €); Apia uses the Samoan tālā (WST, T). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Dubrovnik from Apia?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +385, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Dubrovnik and Apia?
Dubrovnik primarily speaks Croatian; Apia speaks English, Samoan. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Dubrovnik and Apia drive on the same side of the road?
No. Croatia drives on the right, Samoa on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.