Pago Pago×Santiago
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 Santiago.
When it's 8:00 am in Pago Pago, it's 4:00 pm in Santiago — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Pago Pago, it's 6:00 pm in Santiago — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 8:00 pm in Santiago — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 11:00 pm in Santiago — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 1:00 am in Santiago — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Pago Pago, it's 5:00 am in Santiago — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Pago Pago uses the USD ($) and Santiago uses the CLP ($). Language shifts too — English in Pago Pago, Spanish in Santiago. 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
- Chile
- Capital
- Santiago
- Currency
- Chilean peso (CLP · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +56
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Pago Pago and Santiago?
Pago Pago is 8 hours ahead of Santiago. Pago Pago runs on GMT-11 and Santiago 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 it's 10 am in Pago Pago, what time is it in Santiago?
10:00 am in Pago Pago is 6:00 pm in Santiago on the same day — evening 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 Santiago?
3:00 pm in Pago Pago is 11:00 pm in Santiago on the same day — night 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?
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 Santiago?
About 10,039 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 19m, 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 Santiago use?
Pago Pago uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Santiago uses the Chilean peso (CLP, $). 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 Santiago?
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 Santiago?
Pago Pago primarily speaks English, Samoan; Santiago speaks Spanish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Pago Pago and Santiago drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.