Historically distinct IANA time zone
Africa/Sao_Tome
Local time now
GMT · current offset
- Countries
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- GPS reference
- 0.33° N, 6.73° E
- Data source
- IANA africa
- Aliases
- None
- Rule groups
São Tomé and PríncipeGeographic context
Where this clock belongs
The map marks the IANA reference location and associated country, not a time-zone boundary.
GPS reference: 0.33° N, 6.73° E. Associated countries: ST.
The Wikipedia link provides additional context; it is not evidence for a historical claim. Transition data comes from the IANA source file.
A shared present
Same clock today, different past
These nearby zones follow the same current annual pattern, yet retain their own historical record.
Togo · 889 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 2020
Ghana · 965 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 2020
Ivory Coast · 1318 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 2020Civil-time record
Recorded changes over time
From 1883 to 2019 · 4 recorded transitions
Recurring daylight-saving changes are grouped separately when JavaScript is available.
Notable changes
One-off changes and transitions outside the recurring seasonal rhythm.
- -00:36 · LMTStandard time applies
- +00:00 · GMTStandard time applies
- +01:00 · WATStandard time applies
- +00:00 · GMTStandard time applies
Browse every recorded transition
| Local time after transition | Offset after | Abbreviation | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883-12-31 22:56 | -00:36 | LMT | Standard time |
| 1912-01-01 00:00 | +00:00 | GMT | Standard time |
| 2018-01-01 02:00 | +01:00 | WAT | Standard time |
| 2019-01-01 01:00 | +00:00 | GMT | Standard time |