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Time Difference: Pago Pago to Sydney

🇦🇸Pago PagoUTC-11
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇦🇸
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Sat, May 30
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Sun, May 31

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Time Difference
21 hours
Sydney is 21 hours ahead of Pago Pago

Pago Pago vs Sydney timezone guide

Pago Pago (American Samoa) uses the Pacific/Pago_Pago timezone at UTC-11, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 21 hours ahead of Pago Pago (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Pago Pago and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Pago Pago and Sydney 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

Pago PagoSydneyStatus
6am3amPago Pago early, Sydney asleep
7am4amPago Pago early, Sydney asleep
8am5amPago Pago early, Sydney asleep
9am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm5pmPago Pago evening, Sydney evening
9pm6pmPago Pago evening, Sydney evening
10pm7pmPago Pago late evening, Sydney evening

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 Pago Pago and Sydney

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

  • Dec 31 Apr 4Pago Pago is 22 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 Oct 3Pago Pago is 21 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 Dec 31Pago Pago is 22 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Pago Pago and Sydney

Great-circle distance
4,401 km
Direct flight time
~6h 11m

Pago Pago and Sydney are 4,401 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~6h 11m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Pago Pago and Sydney?
The current time difference is 21 hours. Pago Pago is currently 21 hours behind Sydney.
Is Pago Pago ahead of Sydney?
No. Pago Pago is currently 21 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Pago Pago?
When it's 9 AM in Pago Pago, it's 6am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Pago Pago and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Pago Pago and Sydney 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 Pago Pago and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but Pago Pago does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Pago Pago and Sydney?
Pago Pago and Sydney are 4,401 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 6 hours 11 minutes.