Africa · Africa/Sao_Tome
Sao Tome and Principe
July 11, 2026
Current time in Sao Tome and Principe
Quick facts
- Capital
- Sao Tome
- Population
- 197,700
- Currency
- Dobra (STN)
- Phone code
- +239
- Daylight saving
- No
About Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe keeps a single clock nationwide, UTC, the time kept in Sao Tome. Wherever you are in the country, the local time matches.
Sao Tome and Principe has its capital at Sao Tome, is home to about 200,000 people and covers about 1,000 km². People here mostly speak Portuguese. Prices are in dobra (STN).
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Sao Tome and Principe right now?
- The clock on this page shows the live time in Sao Tome and Principe (Africa/Sao_Tome), currently UTC.
- How many time zones does Sao Tome and Principe have?
- Sao Tome and Principe uses a single time zone, Africa/Sao_Tome (UTC).
- Does Sao Tome and Principe observe daylight saving time?
- No — Sao Tome and Principe keeps the same UTC offset all year.