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São Tomé and Príncipe Phone Number Format
Country code +239 — Complete guide to São Tomé and Príncipe phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How São Tomé and Príncipe Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in São Tomé and Príncipe have 7 digits after the country code +239.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(98X XXXX)
and after the country code (+239 98X XXXX).
| Country code | +239 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +239 | 7 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 90 or 98–99 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from São Tomé and Príncipe) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 239 98X XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
7 digits after +239, starting with 90 or 98–99.
98X XXXX at home+239 98X XXXX international7 digits after +239. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Água Grande:
222 XXXX at home+239 222 XXXX internationalSão Tomé and Príncipe Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 90 or 98–99 | 98X XXXX |
+239 98X XXXX |
011 239 98X XXXX |
| Landline | 22 | 222 XXXX |
+239 222 XXXX |
011 239 222 XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
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Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: São Tomé and Príncipe numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +239 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+239instead of011 239. - Verify the number length: Numbers in São Tomé and Príncipe have 7 digits after +239. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+239prefix so they work from any country.
São Tomé and Príncipe Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in São Tomé and Príncipe have?
Phone numbers in São Tomé and Príncipe have 7 digits after the country code +239.
What do mobile numbers in São Tomé and Príncipe start with?
Mobile numbers in São Tomé and Príncipe start with 90 or 98–99, for example 98X XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from São Tomé and Príncipe in international format?
Start with +239, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 98X XXXX at home becomes +239 98X XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 239 98X XXXX.
How do I call the US from São Tomé and Príncipe?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.