Independent State of Samoa • Pacific/Apia

Islamic Date Today in Samoa

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Western Samoa Muslim League Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Pacific/Apia).

Official Samoa Muslim League Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Pacific/Apia • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Western Samoa Muslim League Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

O le asō: Aso Toonai

Kalena fa'a-Iukalami 1448 · Aso 4 o Jumada al-Thani

Fa'atulagaga a le Muslim League Samoa

Calendar System Western Samoa Muslim League Standard

Reference Point Apia Mosque, Upolu

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Western Samoa Muslim League & Regional South Pacific Council

Major Cities & Regions in Samoa

All regions across Samoa observe the official national Hijri date shown above:

Apia Tuamasaga · National Capital & Apia Mosque

Apia

Asau Vaisigano · Northwest Savai'i Port

Asau

Mulifanua A'ana · Inter-Island Ferry Terminal Gateway

Mulifanua

Faleolo A'ana · International Airport Center

Faleolo

Salelologa Fa'asaleleaga · Savai'i Island Commercial Capital

Salelologa

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Samoa (1448 AH)

Muslims across Samoa track official moon sighting declarations for major religious observances, particularly Ramadan and the two Eids:

Islamic Event	Hijri Date	Significance in Samoa
Start of Ramadan Holy Month	1 Ramadan 1448 AH	Nationwide fasting begins; special nightly Taraweeh prayers across mosques
Laylat al-Qadr 27th Night	27 Ramadan 1448 AH	The Night of Power, marked by night vigils, Qiyam al-Layl, and Quran recitation
Eid al-Fitr Celebration	1 Shawwal 1448 AH	Official celebration marking the blessed conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan
Day of Arafah Pinnacle of Hajj	9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH	Recommended voluntary Sunnah fasting day as pilgrims assemble on Mount Arafat
Eid al-Adha Feast of Sacrifice	10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH	Feast of the Sacrifice; communal morning Eid prayers and Qurbani / Udhiyah
Islamic New Year New Hijri Year	1 Muharram 1449 AH	Beginning of the new Hijri lunar year and commemoration of the historic Hijrah
Day of Ashura Sunnah Fast	10 Muharram 1449 AH	Recommended voluntary fasting day commemorating the deliverance of Prophet Musa (AS)

Islamic Date Today in Samoa — 2D Motion Design Illustration of Lunar Calendar and Crescent Moon — Illustration The official Islamic lunar calendar system and the Hilal crescent moon in Samoa.

Polynesian Islamic Heritage & Date Line Astronomy

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Samoa

Situated immediately west of the International Date Line in the heart of Polynesia, Samoa observes the Islamic calendar through the **Western Samoa Muslim League** and the Apia Mosque on Upolu.

At a Glance: The Samoa Calendar in 3 Key Points

Western Samoa Muslim League Authority: Coordinates religious education, prayer schedules, and lunar month determinations for Samoan Muslims.
Date Line Shift Significance: In 2011, Samoa skipped December 30 to align with Australia and New Zealand, placing it at UTC+13 and among the first to greet each new calendar day.
Open Ocean Pacific Sighting: The wide Pacific horizon surrounding Upolu and Savai'i offers unobstructed viewing of the setting crescent.

The Apia Moon Sighting Session

Samoan Muslim leaders convene at the Apia Mosque at sunset on the 29th of each lunar month. Observations from coastal Upolu and Savai'i are coordinated with regional councils in New Zealand and Fiji.

International Date Line Astronomical Coordinates

Samoa's geographic coordinates (13.8°S, 171.7°W) at UTC+13 mean civil calendar dates advance early, while religious month starts follow astronomical conjunction checks.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Samoa Standard Time (WST, Pacific/Apia, UTC+13), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the observation of the Islamic calendar, moon sighting, and prayer timings in Samoa:

What is the Islamic date today in Samoa?

Today's date is calculated according to the Western Samoa Muslim League standard in the Pacific/Apia time zone.

Where is the mosque located in Samoa?

The Apia Mosque is located in the capital, Apia, on the island of Upolu.

What time zone is followed on this page?

West Samoa Time (WST, Pacific/Apia, UTC+13).

When does the date change in Samoa?

At 12:00 AM midnight WST for civil clocks, and at sunset (Maghrib) for prayers and fasts.

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