Current Time in Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇹
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Sao Tome ranks
#24 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.34° N, 6.73° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Sao Tome and Principe
District: São Tomé Island
Country: 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Sao_Tome
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Sao Tome and Principe: GMT
Daylight Hours in Sao Tome
Sao Tome gets 12h 08m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset is at 17:36.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 06m near the December solstice to 12h 08m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Sao Tome's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 04:11 | 05:28 | 11:32 | 14:58 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:11 | 05:28 | 11:32 | 14:58 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:11 | 05:28 | 11:33 | 14:58 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:11 | 05:29 | 11:33 | 14:59 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:33 | 14:59 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:33 | 14:59 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:33 | 14:59 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sao Tome
Sunrise
in Sao Tome
↑
5:28 AM
Sunset
in Sao Tome
↓
5:36 PM
Day Length
12h 08m
Dawn
in Sao Tome
5:05 AM
Dusk
in Sao Tome
5:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Sao Tome
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
20.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:00
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How Far Is Sao Tome From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 5,411 km | N (356deg) |
| London | 5,726 km | N (355deg) |
| Dubai | 5,895 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,338 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Moscow | 6,761 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,496 km | ENE (69deg) |
| New York | 9,203 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 10,795 km | E (89deg) |
Sao Tome's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sao Tome and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.3deg S, 173.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sao Tome
What time is it in Sao Tome right now?
The current local time in Sao Tome is 08:11 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Sao Tome follows the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone.
What time zone is Sao Tome in?
Sao Tome uses the Africa/Sao_Tome IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Sao Tome?
Is Sao Tome on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sao Tome is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sao Tome today?
Today in Sao Tome: sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset is at 17:36, giving 12h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sao Tome tonight?
The moon phase over Sao Tome tonight is Waning Crescent with 20.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Sao Tome?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sao Tome, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.