Sao Tome and Principe

Emergency numbers for Sao Tome and Principe

Dialling code: +239

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in Sao Tome and Principe is 113. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (113), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 113 from any mobile or landline in Sao Tome and Principe, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Sao Tome and Principe country code is ++239. Alternatively dial 113 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 113 in Sao Tome and Principe is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Sao Tome and Principe is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (112), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 112 from any mobile or landline in Sao Tome and Principe, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Sao Tome and Principe country code is ++239. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Sao Tome and Principe is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-06