Country code
São Tomé & Príncipe: +239
São Tomé & Príncipe uses country code +239. From the United States, dial 011 239 981 2345. A number is written +239 981 2345.
How to call São Tomé & Príncipe
The table uses the example number below. Replace it with the number you are calling.
| Calling from | Exit code | Dial |
|---|---|---|
| Any mobile phone | None | +239 981 2345 |
| United States | 011 | 011 239 981 2345 |
| Canada | 011 | 011 239 981 2345 |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 239 981 2345 |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 239 981 2345 |
| Germany | 00 | 00 239 981 2345 |
| France | 00 | 00 239 981 2345 |
| India | 00 | 00 239 981 2345 |
| Japan | 010 | 010 239 981 2345 |
| Mexico | 00 | 00 239 981 2345 |
| South Africa | 00 | 00 239 981 2345 |
How a São Tomé & Príncipe number is built
Digit counts are the national number only, after the country code.
| Line | Digits | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 7 digits | 900[5-9]\d{3}|9(?:0[1-9]|[89]\d)\d{4} |
| Landline | 7 digits | 22\d{5} |
- Example, national form
- 981 2345
- Example, international form
- +239 981 2345
Validate a São Tomé & Príncipe number
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Area codes and places in São Tomé & Príncipe
The start of a number shows the place its range was first assigned to. 19 ranges are listed in the source.
| Starts with | Place |
|---|---|
| +239 2220 | Santo Amaro |
| +239 2221 | Água Grande |
| +239 2222 | Água Grande |
| +239 2223 | Água Grande |
| +239 2224 | Água Grande |
| +239 2225 | Água Grande |
| +239 2226 | Água Grande |
| +239 2227 | Água Grande |
| +239 2228 | Água Grande |
| +239 2231 | Guadalupe |
| +239 2233 | Neves, Santa Catarina |
| +239 224 | Água Grande |
Show the other 7 rows
| Starts with | Place |
|---|---|
| +239 2251 | Autonomous Region of Príncipe |
| +239 2261 | Angolares, Porto Alegre |
| +239 2265 | Santana, Ribeira Afonso |
| +239 2271 | Trindade |
| +239 2272 | Madalena |
| +239 228 | Água Grande |
| +239 229 | Água Grande |
19 rows. Names are where the range was first assigned; numbers move between places and carriers.
Who first issued each range in São Tomé & Príncipe
3 ranges are listed in the source with the network that first held them. Numbers port between networks, so the current network can differ.
| Starts with | First issued to |
|---|---|
| +239 90 | Unitel |
| +239 98 | CSTmovel |
| +239 99 | CSTmovel |
3 rows. The first issuer of the range; numbers port between carriers, so the current carrier can differ.
Questions about calling São Tomé & Príncipe
- What is the country code for São Tomé & Príncipe?
- The country code for São Tomé & Príncipe is +239. Written in full, a number looks like +239 981 2345.
- How do I call São Tomé & Príncipe from the United States?
- Dial 011, then 239 981 2345. On a mobile phone you can dial +239 981 2345 instead.
- How many digits is a São Tomé & Príncipe phone number?
- Mobile numbers have 7 digits after the country code. Landline numbers have 7 digits.
- How do I call another country from São Tomé & Príncipe?
- Dial 00, then the country code and the number. On a mobile phone, + replaces 00.
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Number patterns, lengths and examples: libphonenumber-js 1.13.15, released 2026-10-08, read 2026-10-19, built on Google's libphonenumber metadata. Place names and first issuers: libphonenumber geocoding and carrier files, read 2026-10-19. Library. LookValid is not connected to Google or to any phone company named here.