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Sao Tome and Principe Country Code +239
+239 is the international calling code for Sao Tome and Principe. Most phone numbers there have 7 digits, written 981 2345 inside Sao Tome and Principe and +239 981 2345 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Sao Tome and Principe at a glance
- Country calling code
- +239
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 7 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +239 981 2345
- Same number, inside the country
- 981 2345
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Sao_Tome)
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Currency
- STN
- ISO country code
- ST
How to call Sao Tome and Principe
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 239.
- Dial the number.
+239 981 2345
From inside Sao Tome and Principe
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
981 2345
To call out of Sao Tome and Principe, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Sao Tome and Principe
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 7 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Sao Tome and Principe
All 19 area codes of Sao Tome and Principe, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | +239 224 | Água Grande |
| 228 | +239 228 | Água Grande |
| 229 | +239 229 | Água Grande |
| 2220 | +239 2220 | Santo Amaro |
| 2221 | +239 2221 | Água Grande |
| 2222 | +239 2222 | Água Grande |
| 2223 | +239 2223 | Água Grande |
| 2224 | +239 2224 | Água Grande |
| 2225 | +239 2225 | Água Grande |
| 2226 | +239 2226 | Água Grande |
| 2227 | +239 2227 | Água Grande |
| 2228 | +239 2228 | Água Grande |
| 2231 | +239 2231 | Guadalupe |
| 2233 | +239 2233 | Neves, Santa Catarina |
| 2251 | +239 2251 | Autonomous Region of Príncipe |
| 2261 | +239 2261 | Angolares, Porto Alegre |
| 2265 | +239 2265 | Santana, Ribeira Afonso |
| 2271 | +239 2271 | Trindade |
| 2272 | +239 2272 | Madalena |
Networks with number ranges in Sao Tome and Principe
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Sao Tome and Principe, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- CSTmovel
- Unitel
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Phone numbers in Sao Tome and Principe: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Sao Tome and Principe?
The country calling code for Sao Tome and Principe is +239. Put it in front of the number when you call Sao Tome and Principe from another country.
How do I call Sao Tome and Principe from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 239, then the number. For example, 981 2345 inside Sao Tome and Principe is dialled as +239 981 2345 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Sao Tome and Principe have?
Most phone numbers in Sao Tome and Principe have 7 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Sao Tome and Principe?
To call another country from Sao Tome and Principe, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe has 19 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 224 for Água Grande, 228 for Água Grande, 229 for Água Grande and 2220 for Santo Amaro.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Sao Tome and Principe?
Number ranges in Sao Tome and Principe were first allocated to networks including CSTmovel and Unitel. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Sao Tome and Principe in?
Sao Tome and Principe is on Greenwich Mean Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Sao Tome and Principe?
Yes. Enter any number with +239, or choose Sao Tome and Principe as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.