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 Manila.
When it's 8:00 am in Pago Pago, it's 3:00 am in Manila — late night there, the next day.
When it's 10:00 am in Pago Pago, it's 5:00 am in Manila — morning there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 7:00 am in Manila — morning there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 10:00 am in Manila — late morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 12:00 pm in Manila — midday there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 4:00 pm in Manila — afternoon there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Pago Pago uses the USD ($) and Manila uses the PHP (₱). 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
- Philippines
- Capital
- Manila
- Currency
- Philippine peso (PHP · ₱)
- Language
- English, Filipino
- Calling code
- +63
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Pago Pago and Manila?
Pago Pago is 19 hours ahead of Manila. Pago Pago runs on GMT-11 and Manila 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 it's 10 am in Pago Pago, what time is it in Manila?
10:00 am in Pago Pago is 5:00 am in Manila the next day — morning 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 Manila?
3:00 pm in Pago Pago is 10:00 am in Manila 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 3 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 Manila?
About 8,170 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 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 Manila use?
Pago Pago uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Manila uses the Philippine peso (PHP, ₱). 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 Manila?
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 Manila?
Both American Samoa and Philippines count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Pago Pago also has Samoan; Manila adds Filipino.
Do Pago Pago and Manila drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.