MeraTalk
Sign InFree Trial
ALL COUNTRY CODES·Updated July 28, 2026

The Easy Way to Call Sao Tome and Principe (+239) Effortlessly

From understanding code 239 to placing the call, here's how to reach Sao Tome and Principe without a hitch.

Get Started Free See Pricing
🇸🇹
Sao Tome and Principe
2 DIGIT ISOST
COUNTRY CALLING CODE
+239
STP
3 DIGIT ISO
CAPITAL
São Tomé
TIME ZONE
UTC+0
CURRENCY
STN
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
Sao Tome and Principe · Africa · +239

Routes to Reach Sao Tome and Principe

01
DIRECT CALLS

Direct Calls

Reaching Sao Tome and Principe directly is as simple as adding country code 239 to the number, billed at your carrier's rates.

No special app needed
Works on any phone
Standard carrier rates apply
01
02
CALLING CARDS

Calling Cards

Calling cards offer a cheaper route to Sao Tome and Principe, trading a little convenience for noticeably better per-minute pricing.

Prepaid, no contracts
Available online & in stores
Good for occasional callers
02
03
VOIP / MERATALKBest Value

VoIP / MeraTalk

MeraTalk makes calling Sao Tome and Principe clearer and cheaper, routing every call over the internet in HD.

HD voice over internet
Get a local number instantly
Lowest per-minute rates
03

Sao Tome and Principe What to Know

🇸🇹
Sao Tome and Principe
+239
Africa
Capital City
São Tomé
Timezone
UTC+0
Currency
STN
Languages
Portuguese
Population
220K
ISO Alpha-2
ST
ISO Alpha-3
STP
Emergency Number
112

How You Dial Sao Tome and Principe Explained

Full dialing sequence

011 +239 XX XXXXXXX
Exit Code
011 or 00
Your country's international access code
Country Code
+239
Sao Tome and Principe's international dial prefix
Area Code
XX
City or regional code — drop leading 0
Local Number
XXXXXXX
Full subscriber number, all digits
Format00 + 239 + number
1

Find your exit code

Start by dialing your own country's international access code. From the US or Canada this is 011; from most of Europe it's 00. This tells your network you're making an international call.

2

Dial +239 for Sao Tome and Principe

Immediately follow with Sao Tome and Principe's country code — no spaces or dashes. This routes your call to Sao Tome and Principe's telephone network. On smartphones, replace the exit code with a + sign.

3

Enter the area code

Add the city or regional code for your destination in Sao Tome and Principe. If the local number starts with a 0 (trunk prefix), drop it — the country code replaces it when dialing internationally.

4

Dial the local number

Enter all remaining digits of the local number exactly as written. For mobile numbers, include every digit — no abbreviations. Press call and your carrier does the rest.

Helpful Tips for Calling Sao Tome and Principe

01
Tip 01

A strong, stable internet connection is the foundation of every clear call — use Wi-Fi or solid data whenever you can.

02
Tip 02

Earbuds or a headset reduce echo and lift clarity, perfect for any call to Sao Tome and Principe.

03
Tip 03

Confirm the hour in UTC+0 before you dial to make sure you're reaching out at a convenient time.

Best Time To Call Sao Tome and Principe

Live local time · recommended business-hours window · whether it's a good moment to ring right now
View timing guide

How Pricing Works for Sao Tome and Principe

What you pay to reach Sao Tome and Principe depends on how you connect, with internet calling offering clear savings.

MethodWhat you getBest for
Landline
Widely available on any carrier
Familiar — no app required
Higher per-minute international rates
Requires calling card or international plan
Occasional callers
VoIP / MeraTalk
Recommended
HD voice calls to Sao Tome and Principe
Lowest per-minute rates available
Works on any device, anywhere
Get a local +${country.code} virtual number instantly
Businesses & frequent callers
Calling Cards
Fixed prepaid per-minute rate
No monthly fees or contracts
Works from any phone or landline
Limited to card balance — no overage
Infrequent travelers

How to get started with MeraTalk

01
Sign up
Create a MeraTalk account in minutes — no hardware needed.
02
Choose a number
Get a virtual Sao Tome and Principe number (+239) instantly.
03
Add credit
Top up with any amount — no monthly commitments.
04
Dial the number
Enter +239 followed by the area code and local number.
05
HD connection
MeraTalk routes your call over carrier-grade networks for crystal clarity.
06
You're live
Talk, hang up, and review call logs in your dashboard anytime.

Sao Tome and Principe Number Patterns

Knowing the number ranges in Sao Tome and Principe helps you tell a mobile from a landline once you've dialed 239.

National Service Codes
Special-purpose number prefixes
PrefixTypeDial Code
800 / 1800Toll-Free+239 800 XXX XXX
900 / 1900Premium Rate+239 900 XXX XXX
MobileMobile Network+239 9XX XXX XXXX
EmergencyEmergency112
DirectoryDirectory EnquiryLocal only
Major City / Area Codes
How to dial cities in Sao Tome and Principe
CityArea CodeFull Dial
São ToméXX+239 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 2XX+239 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 3XX+239 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 4XX+239 XX XXXX XXXX
Major City 5XX+239 XX XXXX XXXX

Area codes vary by region. Contact MeraTalk support for the full Sao Tome and Principe number range list.

Global Directory

List of Country Codes

Find international dialing codes for every country. Click any country to get the full calling guide & tips.

All countries A–Z

AFAfghanistanALAlbaniaDZAlgeriaASAmerican SamoaADAndorraAOAngolaAIAnguillaAQAntarcticaAGAntigua and BarbudaARArgentinaAMArmeniaAWArubaAUAustraliaATAustriaAZAzerbaijanBSBahamasBHBahrainBDBangladeshBBBarbadosBYBelarusBEBelgiumBZBelizeBJBeninBMBermudaBTBhutanBOBoliviaBABosnia and HerzegovinaBWBotswanaBRBrazilIOBritish Indian Ocean Territory
FAQ

About Sao Tome and Principe +239

Testimonials

What teams say after 90 days on the platform.

Sample placeholders — replace with verified customer outcomes after sales approval.

“Three vendors collapsed into one bill, and the AI receptionist booked $38k of consultations while we were closed. The platform paid for the year inside the first quarter.”

Customer
Multi-location dental practice
on consolidating the stack

“Inbound calls finally attach to the right deal. We attributed six figures of pipeline last quarter to calls that used to disappear into a generic queue.”

Customer
Mid-market insurance brokerage
on the HubSpot plugin

“Our outbound dialer's connect rate doubled inside two weeks. Lead prioritisation actually works when it runs against your live CRM, not a stale CSV.”

Customer
Staffing agency
on the AI Power Dialer

“Every after-hours call used to be a missed job — about $7k a month down the drain. The AI receptionist closed the gap in week one.”

Customer
Home services company
on the AI receptionist

“Three vendors collapsed into one bill, and the AI receptionist booked $38k of consultations while we were closed. The platform paid for the year inside the first quarter.”

Customer
Multi-location dental practice
on consolidating the stack

“Inbound calls finally attach to the right deal. We attributed six figures of pipeline last quarter to calls that used to disappear into a generic queue.”

Customer
Mid-market insurance brokerage
on the HubSpot plugin

“Our outbound dialer's connect rate doubled inside two weeks. Lead prioritisation actually works when it runs against your live CRM, not a stale CSV.”

Customer
Staffing agency
on the AI Power Dialer

“Every after-hours call used to be a missed job — about $7k a month down the drain. The AI receptionist closed the gap in week one.”

Customer
Home services company
on the AI receptionist
Get Started Today

Sign up today.
Take your first call before lunch.

Same product, same support, same compliance on every plan. The AI receptionist is included from day one.

Get a Free TrialSee Plans →
Free porting in and outNo credit card to startCancel anytime