Network & carriers
Samoa's telecom market is served by Digicel Samoa and Bluesky Samoa as the two major carriers.
+685 · WS · UTC+13
Samoa
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Samoa's +685 code covers a Pacific nation served primarily by Digicel Samoa and Bluesky Samoa. Capital: Apia · Business hours: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +685 country code?
Numbering format
Samoan numbers are typically 5 to 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in Samoa is relaxed and community-oriented, with strong emphasis on respect and relationship-building.
Did you know
Samoa switched which side of the International Date Line it observes in 2011, moving from being one of the last places on Earth to see each new day to one of the first.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Samoa numbers.
Samoan numbers are typically 5 to 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Samoa from the US
Samoa is on UTC+13 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Samoa virtual number?
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Local caller ID in Samoa
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Frequently Asked
Samoa questions answered.
Answers about Samoa's carrier landscape, relaxed business culture, and getting a local +685 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 685, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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