last edited Dec 11, 2019
Other practical information for São Tomé and Príncipe
Luggage and equipment to bring
Communications
Phone
Internet
Time difference
Local time: .
São Tomé and Príncipe is on UTC year-round. This means it is two hours behind France in summer and one hour behind in winter.
Electricity
230 V (50 Hz) with "French" plugs (officially types C and L), which will require an adapter for North American plugs.
Opening hours
Laundries
Local tourist offices
Weights and measures
The archipelago uses the metric and decimal system, like France.