Apia operates on Samoa Standard Time (SST), which is UTC+13. To find the current time in Apia, add 13 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Samoa observes Daylight Saving Time during their summer months (typically late September to early April), when it becomes UTC+14.

Yes, Apia and the rest of Samoa observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+14 during their summer months (typically starting in late September and ending in early April), which is opposite to the Northern Hemisphere's DST schedule.

London (GMT/BST): Apia is 13 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 12 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (summer). During Samoa's summer (when DST is in effect), add 1 more hour to the difference.

New York (EST/EDT): Apia is 18 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 17 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer). During Samoa's summer (when DST is in effect), add 1 more hour to the difference.

Tokyo (JST): Apia is 4 hours ahead of Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9. During Samoa's summer (when DST is in effect), Apia is 5 hours ahead of Tokyo.

Samoa is a small island nation, and Apia is the capital and largest city. Other significant areas include villages and towns across the islands of Upolu and Savai'i.

Apia is Samoa's capital and largest city, known for the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the Apia Market, beautiful harbor, and as a major cultural and commercial center. The city is also famous for its colonial architecture, proximity to beautiful beaches and waterfalls, and as a gateway to exploring Samoa's natural beauty and traditional culture.