Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Pago Pago, it's that in Jakarta.
When it's 8:00 am in Pago Pago, it's 2:00 am in Jakarta — late night there, the next day.
When it's 10:00 am in Pago Pago, it's 4:00 am in Jakarta — late night there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 6:00 am in Jakarta — morning there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 9:00 am in Jakarta — late morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 11:00 am in Jakarta — late morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 3:00 pm in Jakarta — afternoon there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Pago Pago uses the USD ($) and Jakarta uses the IDR (Rp). Language shifts too — English in Pago Pago, Indonesian in Jakarta. Be careful behind the wheel: Pago Pago drives on the right, Jakarta on the left.
- Country
- American Samoa
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +1684
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Indonesia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR · Rp)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Pago Pago and Jakarta?
Pago Pago is 18 hours ahead of Jakarta. Pago Pago runs on GMT-11 and Jakarta on GMT+7. 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 it's 10 am in Pago Pago, what time is it in Jakarta?
10:00 am in Pago Pago is 4:00 am in Jakarta the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Pago Pago, what time is it in Jakarta?
3:00 pm in Pago Pago is 9:00 am in Jakarta the next day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 2 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 Jakarta?
About 9,028 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 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 Pago Pago and Jakarta use?
Pago Pago uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Jakarta uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, Rp). 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 Jakarta?
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 Jakarta?
Pago Pago primarily speaks English, Samoan; Jakarta speaks Indonesian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Pago Pago and Jakarta drive on the same side of the road?
No. American Samoa drives on the right, Indonesia 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.