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: Nairobi uses the KES (Sh) and Pago Pago uses the USD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Nairobi drives on the left, Pago Pago on the right.
- Country
- Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- American Samoa
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +1684
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Nairobi and Pago Pago?
Nairobi is 14 hours behind Pago Pago. Nairobi runs on GMT+3 and Pago Pago on GMT-11. 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 Nairobi from Pago Pago?
About 16,525 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 19h 56m, 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 Nairobi and Pago Pago use?
Nairobi uses the Kenyan shilling (KES, Sh); Pago Pago uses the United States dollar (USD, $). 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 Nairobi from Pago Pago?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +254, 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 Nairobi and Pago Pago?
Both Kenya and American Samoa count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Nairobi also has Swahili; Pago Pago adds Samoan.
Do Nairobi and Pago Pago drive on the same side of the road?
No. Kenya drives on the left, American Samoa on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.