Current local time in São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe
GMT · UTC+00:00 · Greenwich Mean Time
About São Tomé
São Tomé, Água Grande, São Tomé and Príncipe uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (Africa/Sao_Tome), currently UTC+00:00. It is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe. Population: about 53,300.
| Country: | São Tomé and Príncipe |
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| State / region: | Água Grande |
| Coordinates: | 0°20′N / 6°44′E |
| Population: | 53,300 |
| Currency: | Dobra (STN) |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Country calling code: | +239 |
Time zone in São Tomé
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Sao_Tome |
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| Time zone name: | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+00:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
São Tomé does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in São Tomé today
| Sunrise: | 05:13 |
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| Sunset: | 17:20 |
| Solar noon: | 11:17 |
| Day length: | 12h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 04:52 – 17:41 |
Calculated for 2026-10-25 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (GMT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from São Tomé
- LondonSame timeSão Tomé is on the same time
- New York+4 hSão Tomé is 4 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja−1 hSão Tomé is 1 hour behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about São Tomé time
What time zone is São Tomé in?
São Tomé uses the IANA time zone Africa/Sao_Tome (Greenwich Mean Time). The current offset is UTC+00:00.
Does São Tomé observe daylight saving time?
São Tomé does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
What is the time difference between São Tomé and London?
Right now São Tomé and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between São Tomé and New York?
Right now São Tomé is 4 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.