SST to IDT Converter
Convert time between Samoa Standard Time (SST) and Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Samoa Standard Time (SST)
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Time Difference
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is 0 hours ahead of Samoa Standard Time (SST)
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Quick Reference
| SST | IDT |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | 05:00 |
| 17:00 | 07:00 |
| 19:00 | 09:00 |
| 21:00 | 11:00 |
| 23:00 | 13:00 |
| 01:00 | 15:00 |
| 03:00 | 17:00 |
| 05:00 | 19:00 |
| 07:00 | 21:00 |
| 09:00 | 23:00 |
| 11:00 | 01:00 |
| 13:00 | 03:00 |
Top 10 Most Common Time Zones
| Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | Coordinated Universal Time | UTC ±0 | Global reference standard (servers, logs, APIs) |
| EST / EDT | Eastern (US) Time | UTC −5 / −4 | New York, Toronto — North American business hub |
| CST / CDT | Central (US) Time | UTC −6 / −5 | Chicago, Dallas — US central business region |
| PST / PDT | Pacific (US) Time | UTC −8 / −7 | San Francisco, Los Angeles — tech industry standard |
| GMT / BST | Greenwich Mean / British Summer Time | UTC 0 / +1 | UK, used globally as a reference with UTC |
| CET / CEST | Central European (Summer) Time | UTC +1 / +2 | Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam — EU business core |
| IST | India Standard Time | UTC +5:30 | India — major IT & outsourcing region |
| CST | China Standard Time | UTC +8 | Beijing, Shanghai — East Asia business hub |
| JST | Japan Standard Time | UTC +9 | Tokyo — finance & tech hub |
| AEST / AEDT | Australian Eastern (Daylight) Time | UTC +10 / +11 | Sydney, Melbourne — APAC regional business |
Why Time Zone Abbreviations Are Ambiguous
Unlike standardized identifiers (like America/New_York or Europe/London from the IANA tz database), abbreviations such as "CST" or "IST" are not globally unique. They can refer to different time zones depending on context — country, region, or even time of year (due to daylight saving time).
Common Ambiguous Time Zone Abbreviations
| Abbrev. | Common Meaning(s) | UTC Offset | Region(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST | Central Standard Time / China Standard Time / Cuba Standard Time | UTC−6 / UTC+8 / UTC−5 | North America, China, Cuba |
| IST | Indian Standard Time / Irish Standard Time / Israel Standard Time | UTC+5:30 / UTC+1 / UTC+2 | India, Ireland, Israel |
| AST | Atlantic Standard Time / Arabia Standard Time | UTC−4 / UTC+3 | Caribbean, Canada, Middle East |
| PST | Pacific Standard Time / Philippine Standard Time | UTC−8 / UTC+8 | North America, Philippines |
| EST | Eastern Standard Time (North America / Australia) | UTC−5 / UTC+10 | North America, Australia |
✅ Best Practice
To avoid ambiguity, always:
- Use IANA tz identifiers — e.g.,
America/New_Yorkinstead of "EST" - Specify UTC offset explicitly — e.g.,
UTC−5when abbreviations must be used - Include the full timezone name — e.g., "Eastern Standard Time (EST)" with UTC offset
About SST to IDT Time Conversion
Converting time between Samoa Standard Time (SST) and Israel Daylight Time (IDT) bridges the South Pacific and the eastern Mediterranean. SST is UTC-11 and IDT is UTC+3, making IDT 14 hours ahead of SST. IDT applies in Israel during summer — from the Friday before the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Outside that window Israel is on IST (UTC+2) and the gap shrinks to 13 hours. American Samoa stays on SST year-round.
This converter uses the IANA timezone database (Asia/Jerusalem) to handle Israel's DST transitions automatically. Whether you're booking a call between Pago Pago and Tel Aviv during Israeli summer, or coordinating with Israeli teams across hemispheres, the tool removes the manual offset arithmetic.
Common Use Cases for SST to IDT Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling video calls between American Samoa and Tel Aviv or Jerusalem in summer
- Coordinating Pacific–Israel remote team handoffs and project work
- Planning conference calls that bridge Samoan and Israeli working hours
Personal & Travel
- Calling family in Israel from American Samoa
- Planning travel itineraries connecting through Israel
- Coordinating events with Israeli audiences
Time Zone Information
Samoa Standard Time (SST)
- UTC Offset: UTC-11
- IANA Timezone: Pacific/Pago_Pago
- Daylight Saving: None - American Samoa does not observe daylight saving time
- Major Cities: Pago Pago, Tafuna, Nu'uuli, Faleniu, Aua
- Coverage: American Samoa and Midway Atoll
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC+3
- IANA Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
- Daylight Saving: Friday before last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October (IDT)
- Major Cities: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva
- Coverage: Israel during summer months
Quick Reference: SST to IDT
Remember: IDT is 14 hours ahead of SST. Outside Israeli summer (late October to late March) Israel is on IST (UTC+2) and the gap is 13 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between SST and IDT?
Samoa Standard Time (SST) is UTC-11, while Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is UTC+3. IDT is 14 hours ahead of SST. When it is 12:00 PM in Pago Pago, it is 2:00 AM the next day in Tel Aviv.
When does this SST to IDT conversion apply?
It applies during Israeli summer, from the Friday before the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Outside that window Israel is on IST (UTC+2) and the gap drops to 13 hours. American Samoa stays on SST (UTC-11) year-round.
How does the time difference change throughout the year?
The gap is 14 hours during IDT (late March to late October) and 13 hours during IST (late October to late March). American Samoa never observes daylight saving, so any seasonal change comes from the Israeli side.
What are the best times for SST–IDT business calls?
The 14-hour offset is challenging — Pago Pago evening aligns with Israeli morning. For example, 7:00–9:00 PM SST is 9:00–11:00 AM IDT the next day, comfortable for both Pago Pago evening and Tel Aviv morning.
Which countries and regions use IDT?
Israel Daylight Time is used in Israel during summer. Major cities include Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Rishon LeZion, and Petah Tikva. Note that Israel's DST start follows a specific Friday rule, slightly different from the EU's last-Sunday-in-March rule.
Which countries and regions use SST?
Samoa Standard Time (UTC-11) is used in American Samoa and the uninhabited Midway Atoll. The independent state of Samoa is on UTC+13, on the opposite side of the international date line. Major American Samoa locations include Pago Pago, Tafuna, and Nu’uuli.
Pro Tips
- • IDT is 14 hours ahead of SST during Israeli summer; the date almost always rolls over.
- • When Israel switches back to IST in late October the gap drops to 13 hours; re-pin recurring meetings.
- • Pago Pago evening aligns with Tel Aviv morning — aim for 7:00 PM SST or later for live calls.
- • American Samoa never observes daylight saving, so any seasonal shift is from the Israeli side.
- • Israel's DST start uses a Friday-before-last-Sunday rule, which differs slightly from the EU's last-Sunday rule.
- • For one-off calls, double-check the IANA zones (Pacific/Pago_Pago, Asia/Jerusalem) in your calendar tool.