0229 area code — Água Grande
In São Tomé & Príncipe, the area code 0229 covers Água Grande. Numbers are written internationally as +239 229.
How to call Água Grande
- From abroad
- +239 229 XXX XXXX
- Within São Tomé & Príncipe
- 0229 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +239
About the 0229 area code
When you see a number beginning +239 229, it belongs to Água Grande: the 239 is São Tomé & Príncipe's country calling code and 229 is the area code.
Area codes like 0229 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 Água Grande?
Água Grande uses the area code 0229, written internationally as +239 229.
How do I call Água Grande from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +239 229, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Água Grande?
Água Grande is in the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0229 a mobile or a landline code?
0229 is a geographic (landline) area code for Água Grande. Mobile numbers in São Tomé & Príncipe use their own separate prefixes.