02251 area code — Autonomous Region of Príncipe
In São Tomé & Príncipe, the area code 02251 covers Autonomous Region of Príncipe. Numbers are written internationally as +239 2251.
How to call Autonomous Region of Príncipe
- From abroad
- +239 2251 XXX XXXX
- Within São Tomé & Príncipe
- 02251 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +239
About the 02251 area code
When you see a number beginning +239 2251, it belongs to Autonomous Region of Príncipe: the 239 is São Tomé & Príncipe's country calling code and 2251 is the area code.
Area codes like 02251 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local São Tomé & Príncipe number. To actually receive an SMS on a São Tomé & Príncipe number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Autonomous Region of Príncipe?
Autonomous Region of Príncipe uses the area code 02251, written internationally as +239 2251.
How do I call Autonomous Region of Príncipe from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +239 2251, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Autonomous Region of Príncipe?
Autonomous Region of Príncipe is in the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02251 a mobile or a landline code?
02251 is a geographic (landline) area code for Autonomous Region of Príncipe. Mobile numbers in São Tomé & Príncipe use their own separate prefixes.