How to call Sao Tome and Principe using the international calling code +239 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +239
Dial +239 when calling from outside Sao Tome and Principe.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+239 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+239 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Sao Tome and Principe is +239. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +239 followed by the local number.
In Sao Tome and Principe, the main languages spoken are Portuguese.
Sao Tome and Principe uses the following time zone: Africa/Sao_Tome. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Sao Tome and Principe directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Sao Tome and Principe phone number (+239) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +239 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Sao Tome and Principe. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).