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Time Difference: Apia to London

🇼🇸ApiaUTC+13
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇼🇸
Apia, Samoa
Wed, Jul 15
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jul 15

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Time Difference
12 hours
London is 12 hours behind Apia
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Apia vs London timezone guide

Apia (Samoa) uses the Pacific/Apia timezone at UTC+13, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 13 hours behind Apia (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Apia and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Apia and London do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

ApiaLondonStatus
6am6pmApia early, London evening
7am7pmApia early, London evening
8am8pmApia early, London evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmApia working hours, London late evening
11am11pmApia working hours, London late evening
12pm12amApia working hours, London asleep
1pm1amApia working hours, London asleep
2pm2amApia working hours, London asleep
3pm3amApia working hours, London asleep
4pm4amApia working hours, London asleep
5pm5amApia evening, London asleep
6pm6amApia evening, London early
7pm7amApia evening, London early
8pm8amApia evening, London early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amApia late evening, London working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Apia and London

London observes daylight saving time, but Apia does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Apia is 13 hours ahead London
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Apia is 12 hours ahead London
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Apia is 13 hours ahead London

Distance between Apia and London

Great-circle distance
15,759 km
Direct flight time
~19h 32m

Apia and London are 15,759 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 32m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Apia and London?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Apia is currently 12 hours ahead of London.
Is Apia ahead of London?
Yes. Apia is currently 12 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Apia?
When it's 9 AM in Apia, it's 9pm in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Apia and London?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Apia and London do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Apia and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Apia does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Apia and London?
Apia and London are 15,759 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 32 minutes.