Current time in São Tomé and Príncipe

23:42:11
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+0 3 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: São Tomé
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Time zone of São Tomé and Príncipe

The time in São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé) follows the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone, currently UTC+0. 3 hours ahead of Brasília.

São Tomé and Príncipe
23:42:11
Brasília
20:42:11

How to call or schedule a meeting with São Tomé and Príncipe

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 12:00 in São Tomé and Príncipe; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 21:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time.

São Tomé and Príncipe: sunrise today at 05:13 · sunset at 17:19 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
São Tomé
Continent
Africa
Area
1,001 km² (386 sq mi)
Population
about 180 thousand inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
Languages
Portuguese
Calling code
+239
Internet domain
.st

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and São Tomé and Príncipe?

3 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor São Tomé and Príncipe changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is São Tomé and Príncipe in?

São Tomé and Príncipe follows Africa/Sao_Tome, currently UTC+0. The reference location is São Tomé.

Does São Tomé and Príncipe have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, São Tomé and Príncipe does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call São Tomé and Príncipe from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time (12:00 to 18:00 in São Tomé and Príncipe).

What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?

The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé. The country covers about 1,001 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does São Tomé and Príncipe use?

The currency is the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN). To call from abroad, dial +239 before the number. Websites use the .st domain.