What number do I dial to call São Tomé and Príncipe from Nigeria?
Dial 00, then 239, then digitdigit digitdigitdigitdigit local format. For example: 00 239 34 5678.
International dialing guide
Call São Tomé and Príncipe from Nigeria
Calling São Tomé and Príncipe from Nigeria follows a standard international format: dial the Nigeria exit code, then São Tomé and Príncipe's country code, then the local destination number.
Dial +239 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.
Quick answer
How to dial: 00 + 239 + digitdigit digitdigitdigitdigit local format
Example: 00 239 34 5678
If the saved contact starts with +, replace 00 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in Nigeria, use 00.
Core calling info
- Destination country code
- São Tomé and Príncipe: +239
- Origin exit code
- Nigeria: 00
- Average call costs
- Landline about $0.890/min. Mobile about $1.050/min.
Time zone difference
São Tomé and Príncipe and Nigeria can have different local times, and offsets may change with daylight saving time. Check the destination city time before placing important calls.
Best calling window is usually business hours in São Tomé and Príncipe, or early evening if you are calling family and friends.
Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.
How to Call São Tomé and Príncipe from Nigeria
Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.
- Dial 00, the international exit code for Nigeria.
- Dial 239, the country code for São Tomé and Príncipe.
- Enter digitdigit digitdigitdigitdigit local format. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
- Check the full number before calling. Example: 00 239 34 5678.
Number format notes
International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +239 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in Nigeria, the manual version is 00 before 239.
If the São Tomé and Príncipe number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.
Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.
Area codes in São Tomé and Príncipe
Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +239 and before the local subscriber number.
| City | Area code | Dial example |
|---|---|---|
| São Tomé and Príncipe landline | 239 | 00 239 34 5678 |
| São Tomé and Príncipe mobile | 239 | 00 239 777 7777 |
| International format | 239 | 00 239 34 5678 |
FAQ
What time is it in São Tomé and Príncipe when it's 9am in Nigeria?
When it is 9:00 AM in Nigeria, the time in São Tomé and Príncipe depends on the exact cities and daylight saving rules. Use live local time for the destination before calling.
How much does it cost to call São Tomé and Príncipe from Nigeria?
On Qubicall, guide rates for São Tomé and Príncipe are about $0.890/min to landlines and $1.050/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.