Standard TimeWST |
UTC+13 |
Daylight Saving Time
|
UTC+14 |
IANA Time Zone |
Pacific/Apia |
Tafitora time compared to Beijing time (China) |
5 hours behind |
Tafetola, Samoa's Capital: The Cultural and Administrative Center of Pacific Polynesia
Tafetola, the capital and largest city of the Independent State of Samoa, is located on the northern coast of Upolu Island and is the political, economic and cultural hub of the country. Situated next to a natural harbor, this city of approximately 40,000 people was an important trading post for European colonists and today retains a unique blend of colonial architecture and traditional Samoan villages. As one of the most important birthplaces of Polynesian culture, Tafetola is surrounded by magnificent natural landscapes including turquoise lagoons, coral reefs and volcanic features such as Mount Toomata. The small but vibrant city's traditional market, Makaito, offers fresh tropical fruits and coconut products, while the annual Samoa Week celebration in July showcases traditional dances, wood carvings, and nautical culture, attracting tourists from around the globe to explore this "paradise" in the South Pacific. The annual "Samoa Week" celebration in July showcases traditional dances, wood carvings and nautical culture, attracting tourists from around the world to explore this "paradise island" in the South Pacific.
Tafitora Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-28
Sunrise Time
07:28
Local Time
Sunset Time
19:50
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