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: | 05:14 |
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| Sunset: | 17:20 |
| Solar noon: | 11:17 |
| Day length: | 12h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 04:53 – 17:41 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 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
- London−1 hSão Tomé is 1 hour behind London
- 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 is 1 hour behind London. 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.