Current Time in Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇹

Capital City: Sao Tome

Largest Cities:

Sao Tome (Pop. 71,000)

ISO Alpha-2: ST

ISO Alpha-3: STP

Time Zones: GMT

Time Now in Major Cities in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome Fri 09:13:07

City	Current Time
Sao Tome	Fri 09:13:07

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Sao Tome and Principe

Africa/Sao_Tome Fri 09:13:07

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Sao_Tome	Fri 09:13:07

Time Zone Converters used in Sao Tome and Principe

Convert time between the time zones of Sao Tome and Principe and other locations worldwide.

Sunrise and Sunset in Sao Tome and Principe (1 Locations)

Sao Tome

↑ 5:13 AM

↓ 5:19 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Sao Tome	↑ 5:13 AM	↓ 5:19 PM

Current Weather in Sao Tome and Principe (1 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Sao Tome and Principe

Population	197,700
Area	1,001 km²
ISO Numeric Code	678
FIPS Code	TP
Top Level Domain	.st
Currency	Dobra (STN)
Phone Prefix	+239
Country Code	+239
Languages	PT-ST (pt-ST)

Upcoming Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe

This year, Sao Tome and Principe observes 12 public holidays, with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is São Tomé Day on 21 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Agricultural Reform Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Sao Tome and Principe to plan your schedule.

São Tomé Day 21 Dec • Monday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Day of King Amador 04 Jan • Monday
Martyrs' Day 03 Feb • Wednesday
Worker's Day (observed) 30 Apr • Friday
Worker's Day 01 May • Saturday
Independence Day 12 Jul • Monday
Armed Forces Day 06 Sep • Monday
Agricultural Reform Day 30 Sep • Thursday

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Time in Sao Tome and Principe — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Sao Tome and Principe.

How many time zones does Sao Tome and Principe have?

Sao Tome and Principe spans 1 time zone(s). The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.

What is the time in the capital of Sao Tome and Principe?

Sao Tome is the capital of Sao Tome and Principe. The capital uses the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Sao Tome and Principe observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Sao Tome and Principe may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Sao Tome and Principe are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 1 city(ies) across Sao Tome and Principe. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Sao Tome and Principe?

Sao Tome and Principe's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.