Pago Pago×Anchorage
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.
Currency is one less thing to think about — both run on the United States dollar (USD). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- American Samoa
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +1684
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Pago Pago and Anchorage?
Pago Pago is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage. Pago Pago runs on GMT-11 and Anchorage on GMT-8. 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?
There are 5 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 Pago Pago from Anchorage?
About 8,594 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 37m, 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 Pago Pago and Anchorage use?
Both American Samoa and United States use the United States dollar (USD, $). No exchange needed when moving between the two.
How do I call Pago Pago from Anchorage?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +1684, 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 Pago Pago and Anchorage?
Both American Samoa and United States count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Pago Pago also has Samoan; Anchorage adds no other official tongue.
Do Pago Pago and Anchorage drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.