São Tomé and Príncipe facts
| Capital | São Tomé |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Middle Africa |
| Area | 964 km² · 372 sq mi · 238,209 acres |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Demonym | Sao Tomean |
| Currency | São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra (STN) |
| Time zone | Africa/Sao Tome · UTC±0 · 7:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +239 |
| Internet domain | .st |
| Capital coordinates | 0.3376, 6.7299 |
Time difference
São Tomé is on UTC±0 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 5:00 a.m. |
| London | 1:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 12:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- São Tomé and Príncipe is about 0.01% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- São Tomé and Príncipe is about 0.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- São Tomé to Washington, D.C.: about 9,445 km (5,869 mi) as the crow flies.
- São Tomé to London: about 5,726 km (3,558 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé.
How big is São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe covers about 964 km² (372 sq mi), ranking 172 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.01% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is São Tomé and Príncipe in?
São Tomé uses UTC±0 (Africa/Sao Tome) today. When it is noon in São Tomé, it is 8:00 a.m. in New York and 1:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does São Tomé and Príncipe use?
São Tomé and Príncipe uses the São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra (STN).
What is the country code for São Tomé and Príncipe?
The international calling code is +239. From the United States dial 011 239 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 239.
What language is spoken in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Official or national language: Portuguese.