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: Pago Pago uses the USD ($) and Astana uses the KZT (₸). Language shifts too — English in Pago Pago, Kazakh in Astana. 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
- Kazakhstan
- Capital
- Astana
- Currency
- Kazakhstani tenge (KZT · ₸)
- Language
- Kazakh, Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Pago Pago and Astana?
Pago Pago is 16 hours ahead of Astana. Pago Pago runs on GMT-11 and Astana on GMT+5. 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 Pago Pago from Astana?
About 13,168 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 59m, 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 Astana use?
Pago Pago uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Astana uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT, ₸). 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 Pago Pago from Astana?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), 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 Astana?
Pago Pago primarily speaks English, Samoan; Astana speaks Kazakh, Russian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Pago Pago and Astana drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.