What time is it in São Tomé right now?

São Tomé is on Africa/Sao_Tome, currently UTC+0. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is São Tomé in?

São Tomé uses the IANA time zone Africa/Sao_Tome, which is UTC+0 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does São Tomé observe daylight saving time?

No. São Tomé stays on UTC+0 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in São Tomé today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:32 AM and sets at about 5:33 PM local time in São Tomé, giving roughly 12h 0m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 11:33 AM.

Sao Tome and Principe · São Tomé Island

Current local time in São Tomé

São Tomé keeps time on the Africa/Sao_Tome zone, currently UTC+0. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

São Tomé, São Tomé Island

10:06

Tue, Sep 1UTC+0

São Tomé time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Africa/Sao_Tome
Current UTC offset: UTC+0
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: Sao Tome and Principe
Region: São Tomé Island
Coordinates: 0.34°, 6.73°
Population: 53,300
Local date: Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in São Tomé today

Computed from São Tomé's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Solar noon: 11:33 AM
Day length: 12h 0m
Civil dawn: 5:08 AM
Civil dusk: 5:57 PM
Golden hour ends: 5:57 AM
Golden hour begins: 5:08 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

São Tomé time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	São Tomé is
Los AngelesUnited States	03:06 PM	7h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	11:06 PM	1h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	02:06 AM	4h behind
TokyoJapan	07:06 AM	9h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

São Tométime — questions & answers

What time is it in São Tomé right now?: São Tomé is on Africa/Sao_Tome, currently UTC+0. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is São Tomé in?: São Tomé uses the IANA time zone Africa/Sao_Tome, which is UTC+0 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does São Tomé observe daylight saving time?: No. São Tomé stays on UTC+0 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in São Tomé today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:32 AM and sets at about 5:33 PM local time in São Tomé, giving roughly 12h 0m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 11:33 AM.

Working with São Tomé time

Scheduling across Africa/Sao_Tome is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between São Tomé and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Africa/Sao_Tome.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while São Tomé does not.Add to your boardKeep São Tomé beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where São Tomé offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Africa/Sao_Tome baked in, not guessed.