SST time now |
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17:17:24 Thu, 24 Jul 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC -11 |
Samoa Standard Time (SST) operates at UTC−11 hours, serving as the official time zone for American Samoa and Midway Island. Sometimes simply called "Samoa Time," SST does not observe daylight saving time, maintaining a fixed UTC−11 offset year-round for consistency.
Importance and Global Use of SST
Samoa Standard Time is vital for organizing daily life and public services across American Samoa and Midway Island, including education, transportation, and local administration. Its stable UTC−11 offset helps maintain clear scheduling in a region located near the International Date Line, avoiding confusion for residents and travelers.
On a global scale, SST supports coordination of flights, shipping routes, and communications with surrounding Pacific nations and the U.S. mainland. Its strategic time reference assists with navigation, weather monitoring, and military operations in the Pacific Ocean, contributing to regional safety and international cooperation.
Where and When SST is used worldwide
Pacific
Pacific islands and territories using SST all year:
- American Samoa
- Midway Island
Other Time Zones in UTC -11
Other time zones share the same offset as Samoa Standard Time (SST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.