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São ToméAfrica

Current Time

12:12:58 AM
Saturday, December 13, 2025
GMTAfrica/Sao_Tome

Country Information

Population

219,000

Capital

São Tomé

Area

964 km²

Currency

São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD)

Language

Portuguese

Time Zone Details

Timezone

Africa/Sao_Tome

UTC Offset

GMT

Current Status

Night Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

São Tomé and Príncipe

Long Name

Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

Abbreviations

ST, STP

Global Time Comparison

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São Tomé and Príncipe
12:12:58 AM
New York
07:12:58 PM
-5h behind
London
12:12:58 AM
Same time
Paris
01:12:58 AM
+1h ahead
Tokyo
09:12:58 AM
+9h ahead
Sydney
11:12:58 AM
+11h ahead
Dubai
04:12:58 AM
+4h ahead
Singapore
08:12:58 AM
+8h ahead
Mumbai
05:42:58 AM
+6h ahead
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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Gabon is 1h ahead, Equatorial Guinea is 1h ahead.

São Tomé and PríncipeREF
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Cities in São Tomé and Príncipe

CityTime
São ToméSat 12:12:58 AM
TrindadeSat 12:12:58 AM
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NevesSat 12:12:58 AM
Santo AntónioSat 12:12:58 AM
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SantanaSat 12:12:58 AM

Complete Time Zone Guide for São Tomé and Príncipe

SyncMyTime displays accurate time for São Tomé. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) is maintained year-round.

Time Zone History

São Tomé and Príncipe adopted permanent GMT reflecting its position on the Equator and Prime Meridian in the Gulf of Guinea. After independence from Portugal in 1975, the islands have never observed daylight saving time. GMT reflects the geographic reality—São Tomé sits almost precisely on 0° longitude.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

São Toméan daily life blends Portuguese colonial influence with African traditions in the second-smallest African nation. The workday typically runs 8 AM-5 PM. Portuguese is official language. Cocoa plantation history shapes culture. Island isolation creates unique Creole culture. Fishing follows traditional patterns. Tourism is developing. Catholic influence is strong. Small population (200,000) creates intimate social patterns. Music and dance reflect cultural fusion.

Why People Check São Tomé and Príncipe Time

Many users search São Tomé and Príncipe time to organize:

  • Cocoa production and export coordination
  • Tourism planning to pristine islands
  • Fishing industry operations
  • Palm oil production timing
  • Offshore oil exploration coordination
  • Regional Gulf of Guinea operations

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Interesting Facts

São Tomé and Príncipe is home to the world's largest collection of ancient African artifacts.

The country has the world's largest collection of ancient manuscripts.

São Tomé and Príncipe is the world's largest producer of cocoa.

The country has more than 1,000 archaeological sites.

São Tomé and Príncipe is home to the world's largest collection of ancient textiles.