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Current Time in Sao Tome and Principe
Africa - Middle Africa
20:20:27
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
UTC +00:00
GMT - Currently observed in Sao Tome and Principe
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The IANA time zone identifier for Sao Tome and Principe is
Africa/Sao_Tome
Time difference from Sao Tome and Principe
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Sao Tome and Principe (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa |
| ISO Code | ST / STP |
| IANA Zone | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| UTC Offset | +00:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | STN - São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra |
| Population | 219,000 |
| Area | 964 km² |
| Calling Code | ++239 |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Cities | 1 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Tomé | 20:20 | Africa/Sao_Tome | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Sao Tome and Principe? + −
The current local time in Sao Tome and Principe is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Africa/Sao_Tome,
currently at UTC+00:00 (GMT).
The exact time right now is
20:20:27
on Tuesday, 09 June 2026.
Does Sao Tome and Principe observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Sao Tome and Principe is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+00:00 (GMT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Africa/Sao_Tome zone entry.
What UTC offset is Sao Tome and Principe? + −
Sao Tome and Principe is currently at UTC+00:00,
using the abbreviation GMT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Africa/Sao_Tome.
To convert a time to or from Sao Tome and Principe, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Sao Tome and Principe? + −
The capital of Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé.
It uses the
Africa/Sao_Tome IANA time zone.
See the São Tomé time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Sao Tome and Principe use? + −
Sao Tome and Principe uses the São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra
(
STN) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++239.