Pago Pago×Dar es Salaam
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 Dar es Salaam uses the TZS (Sh). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Pago Pago drives on the right, Dar es Salaam on the left.
- Country
- American Samoa
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +1684
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Tanzania
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +255
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Pago Pago and Dar es Salaam?
Pago Pago is 14 hours ahead of Dar es Salaam. Pago Pago runs on GMT-11 and Dar es Salaam on GMT+3. 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 Dar es Salaam?
About 15,969 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 19h 17m, 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 Dar es Salaam use?
Pago Pago uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Dar es Salaam uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS, Sh). 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 Dar es Salaam?
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 Dar es Salaam?
Both American Samoa and Tanzania count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Pago Pago also has Samoan; Dar es Salaam adds Swahili.
Do Pago Pago and Dar es Salaam drive on the same side of the road?
No. American Samoa drives on the right, Tanzania 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.