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How to Call Samoa From the US

To call Samoa from the United States, dial 011 + 685 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +685 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Samoa number from your browser at $1.91/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Samoa country code page.

Dial Samoa from the US

011 + 685 + XX + Local Number

011 is the US international exit code. 685 is Samoa's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).

Dialing Quick Reference

From US landline
011 685
From US mobile
+685
Local-number 0
Drop it
Rate via Kinvo
$1.91/min

How to Dial Samoa From the US — Step by Step

1

Dial 011 + 685 + area code + local number

From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 685 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +685 + local number. If the local Samoa number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.

Example:
+685 XXX XXX XXXX
2

Sign up for Kinvo

Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.

3

Add credits (from $5)

With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 2 minutes to Samoa. Credits never expire.

4

Dial and call

Open the Kinvo dialer, type +685 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.

What it costs

Calls to Samoa with Kinvo start at $1.91/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.

See the full rate breakdown for Samoa

How to Call Samoa From iPhone, Android, or a Landline

From an iPhone

Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 685 followed by the local Samoa number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.

From Android

Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +685 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.

From a US Landline

Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 685 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.

How to Call Samoa For Free

If the person you're calling in Samoa has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.

For calling any regular Samoa landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +685 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Samoa phone numbers, starting at $1.91/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.

Samoa Calling Tips

Samoan numbers are 5-7 digits with no area codes. Landline numbers start with 2. Mobile numbers start with 7. Dial +685 followed by the number. Samoan and English are the official languages. Samoa switched from UTC-11 to UTC+13 in 2011, crossing the International Date Line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I dial Samoa from the US?

From a US mobile phone, dial +685 followed by the local Samoa number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 685 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.

Is +1 the same as 011?

No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Samoa from the US, you use 011 + 685, not +1.

How do I call Samoa from an iPhone?

Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +685 followed by the local Samoa number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $1.91/min.

Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Samoa?

Yes — when calling from outside Samoa, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.

How can I call Samoa for free?

If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Samoa phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $1.91/min.

Can I dial Samoa from my browser without an app?

Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +685 + the local number.

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