Time now in Sao Tome and Principe
UTC+00:00 • Africa/Sao_Tome (GMT)
Your device clock is 6ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Sao_Tome, UTC+00:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.
06:11:58
Monday, March 16, 2026, week 12
Time in Sao Tome and Principe now
Sao Tome and Principe has one official time zone: GMT (UTC+00:00).
The country does not currently use daylight saving time.
Time summary in Sao Tome and Principe
- Time zones: 1 main
- UTC range: UTC+0:00 to UTC+0:00
- Daylight saving: No
- Primary zone: Africa/Sao_Tome (UTC+00:00)
Official time in Sao Tome and Principe is defined by a single time zone.
What is the time zone in Sao Tome and Principe?
Official time in Sao Tome and Principe is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.
Main time zones in Sao Tome and Principe
| Time zone | Offset (UTC) | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Sao_Tome | UTC±00 | São Tomé, Água Grande, Neves, Lemba, Santana, Cantagalo |
List of time zones used in Sao Tome and Principe (IANA zones)
| Zone | Offset (UTC) | Daylight saving |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Sao_Tome | UTC±00 | No |
Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Sao Tome and Principe
The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Sao Tome and Principe depends on the region.
- São Tomé, Água Grande: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Does Sao Tome and Principe use daylight saving time?
No. Sao Tome and Principe does not currently use daylight saving time.
Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 2019-01-01.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+0:00 and UTC+0:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
- How many time zones does Sao Tome and Principe have?
- Sao Tome and Principe has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
- Does Sao Tome and Principe use daylight saving time?
- No. Sao Tome and Principe does not currently use daylight saving time.
See also
- Time in São Tomé, Água Grande
- Time in Neves, Lemba
- Time in Santana, Cantagalo
- Time in Santo António, Príncipe
- Time in Guadalupe, Lobata
- Time in São João dos Angolares, Caué
How to convert Sao Tome and Principe time
To convert Sao Tome and Principe time to other countries:
- Identify the time zone of the city or region.
- Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
- Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Sao Tome and Principe with links for more information (7 locations)
- São Tomé, Água Grande Monday 06:11
- Neves, Lemba Monday 06:11
- Santana, Cantagalo Monday 06:11
- Santo António, Príncipe Monday 06:11
- Guadalupe, Lobata Monday 06:11
- São João dos Angolares, Caué Monday 06:11
- Trindade, Mé-Zóchi Monday 06:11