What is Sao Tome and Principe's country code?
The country code for Sao Tome and Principe is +239.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Sao Tome and Principe?
- International format (recommended)
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+239 [local number]Example:
+239 981 2345 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+239followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
239, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Sao Tome and Principe numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Sao Tome and Principe?
Africa/Sao_Tome
Good time to call
01:06 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
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Frequently asked questions
Is +239 a mobile or landline code?
+239 is the country code for all of Sao Tome and Principe—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Sao Tome and Principe connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +239 (not 00239 or 239)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Sao Tome and Principe number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +239 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.