Socket 🔌

São Tomé and Príncipe uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Languages 🗣️

• Portuguese

Currency 💱

1 STN = 1 USD

São Tomé and Príncipe uses the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (symbol: Db), code STN.Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000 and 5000 dobras. Dobra is subdivided into 100 cêntimos. Coins come in denominations of 2000, 1000, 500, 250 and 100 dobras.

ATM 🏧🏦

Common

Automatic teller machines are common in São Tomé and Príncipe. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Card 💳

Mobile Phone 📱

São Tomé and Príncipe uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in São Tomé and Príncipe upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Police :

02

Ambulance :

03

Fire department :

01

Calling ☎️

International

To call São Tomé and Príncipe, dial +, then 239 (the country code for São Tomé and Príncipe), then the area code and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within São Tomé and Príncipe, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 22 .

international: + 239 22 1234567
calling local: 22 1234567

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in São Tomé and Príncipe is on average 2.3 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

SIM Card #️⃣

You can buy a SIM card for about 695.57 STN, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: CST or Unitel STP.

Rules 🚗

Limits 🚦

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔