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Time Difference: Pago Pago to Tokyo

🇦🇸Pago PagoUTC-11
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇦🇸
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Fri, May 29
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Sat, May 30

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Time Difference
20 hours
Tokyo is 20 hours ahead of Pago Pago

Pago Pago vs Tokyo timezone guide

Pago Pago (American Samoa) uses the Pacific/Pago_Pago timezone at UTC-11, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 20 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 Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Pago Pago and Tokyo 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 PagoTokyoStatus
6am2amPago Pago early, Tokyo asleep
7am3amPago Pago early, Tokyo asleep
8am4amPago Pago early, Tokyo asleep
9am5amPago Pago working hours, Tokyo asleep
10am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm5pmPago Pago evening, Tokyo evening
10pm6pmPago Pago late evening, Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Neither Pago Pago nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 20 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Pago Pago and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
7,621 km
Direct flight time
~9h 58m

Pago Pago and Tokyo are 7,621 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~9h 58m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Pago Pago and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 20 hours. Pago Pago is currently 20 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Pago Pago ahead of Tokyo?
No. Pago Pago is currently 20 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Pago Pago?
When it's 9 AM in Pago Pago, it's 5am in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Pago Pago and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Pago Pago and Tokyo 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Pago Pago nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Pago Pago and Tokyo?
Pago Pago and Tokyo are 7,621 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 9 hours 58 minutes.