City Time Difference Time difference between Sam and Apra:Sam is 12 hours behind compared to Apra

The time difference between Sam and Apra is 12 hours

Time Zone Comparison

Sam (Timor-Leste)

Time Zone

Asia/Dili

Standard Time GMT / UTC

UTC+9

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region.

Apra (Suriname)

Time Zone

America/Paramaribo

Standard Time GMT / UTC

UTC-3

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region.

Specified CitySam
Asia/Dili

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Same, East Timor: the mountainous center of Ainaro District

Same, the capital of Timor-Leste's Ainaro District, is located about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Dili, in the mountainous interior and is an important agricultural and transportation hub for the country. It is known for its coffee farming, surrounded by terraced fields that produce Timor-Leste's premium Arabica coffee beans. Historically, Samu was an important stronghold during Timor-Leste's War of Independence, and remnants of the resistance movement still remain in the area, attracting history buffs to explore. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty and close to Mount Ramelau, Timor-Leste's highest peak, making it a stopover for hiking enthusiasts. A blend of traditional Timacu culture and modern townscape, Samu offers a unique look at the interior of Timor-Leste.


Comparison CityApra
America/Paramaribo

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Apoera, Suriname

Apoera is a small town in the Nickerie District of western Suriname, located along the Courantijn River near the border with Guyana, and is known for its rainforest environment and multicultural community. The local economy is based on small-scale agriculture (e.g., rice and banana cultivation), forestry, and cross-border trade, and the residents are mostly of Indian, Javanese, and Aboriginal descent, with a mix of Dutch, Surinamese, and local languages. As a remote border town, Apra has retained its pristine nature and is one of the gateways to exploring the ecological and cultural diversity of Suriname's interior, which, although small in size, showcases Suriname's unique blend of diversity.