Country calling code
+239 São Tomé & Príncipe country code
São Tomé & Príncipe’s international calling code is +239. To call a São Tomé & Príncipe number from another country, dial your exit code, then 239, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +239
- ISO 3166 code
- ST · 678
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 7 digits
- Time zones
- Sao Tome
- Local time
- —
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How to call São Tomé & Príncipe
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +239 981 2345 |
| United States & Canada | 011 239 981 2345 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 239 981 2345 |
| Australia | 0011 239 981 2345 |
| Inside São Tomé & Príncipe | 981 2345 |
São Tomé & Príncipe does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +239.
São Tomé & Príncipe phone number format
A sample mobile number in São Tomé & Príncipe is written +239 981 2345 internationally, 981 2345 locally, and +2399812345 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 7 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from São Tomé & Príncipe
To call another country from a São Tomé & Príncipe landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +239?
If you don’t know anyone in São Tomé & Príncipe, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +239 code?
+239 is the international calling code of São Tomé & Príncipe (ST). No other country uses it.
How do I call São Tomé & Príncipe from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 239, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +239 981 2345.
How many digits are in a São Tomé & Príncipe phone number?
National numbers in São Tomé & Príncipe are 7 digits long after the +239 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +239 981 2345.
Can I find the location of a +239 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.