Current Local Time in São Tomé
São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe (GMT)
Friday, September 18, 2026
São Tomé is located in the Africa/Sao Tome timezone in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/Sao_TomeData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Tropical with two dry seasons. Warm and humid year-round (24-30°C). Heavy rainfall on highlands.
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📍About São Tomé Time Zone
São Tomé is in the Africa/Sao Tome time zone (UTC+0). São Tomé does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+0 year-round.
São Tomé Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: São Tomé Time
- Time Zone: Africa/Sao_Tome (UTC+0)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: São Tomé and Príncipe
- Coordinates: 0.34, 6.73
- Calling Code: +239
🌐Time Difference from São Tomé
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️New York | 4:42 PM | -4h | |
| 🌙London | 9:42 PM | +1h | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 5:42 AM | +9h | |
| 🌙Paris | 10:42 PM | +2h | |
| 🌙Dubai | 12:42 AM | +4h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 4:42 AM | +8h | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 4:42 AM | +8h | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 4:42 AM | +8h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé is in the Sao Tome time zone (UTC+0). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. São Tomé is located in São Tomé and Príncipe.
São Tomé is in the Sao Tome time zone, which is UTC+0. The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Sao_Tome.
No, São Tomé does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+0 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
São Tomé is 1 hour behind London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 11:00 AM in São Tomé. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
São Tomé is 4 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 1:00 PM in São Tomé. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call São Tomé is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Sao Tome). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between São Tomé and your location.
Standard business hours in São Tomé are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sao Tome. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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