How to call the Seychelles: country code +248
The country code for the Seychelles is +248. From a mobile phone, press +, then 248 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in the Seychelles: --:--
Dial the Seychelles from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 248 (the country code for the Seychelles), then the full number: numbers in the Seychelles have no trunk prefix to drop.
Calling the Seychelles from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 248 (the country code for the Seychelles), then the full number: numbers in the Seychelles have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 248 (the country code for the Seychelles), then the full number: numbers in the Seychelles have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 248 (the country code for the Seychelles), then the full number: numbers in the Seychelles have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 248 (the country code for the Seychelles), then the full number: numbers in the Seychelles have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 248 (the country code for the Seychelles), then the full number: numbers in the Seychelles have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 248, then the number. |
Codes for the Seychelles
| Country code | +248 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from the Seychelles) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Time zone | Indian/Mahe |
Numbers in the Seychelles have no trunk prefix: you dial every digit, from home or abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside the Seychelles | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 4 217 123 | +248 4 217 123 |
| Mobile | 2 510 123 | +248 2 510 123 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for the Seychelles?
The country code for the Seychelles is +248.
How do I call the Seychelles from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 248 (the country code for the Seychelles), then the full number: numbers in the Seychelles have no trunk prefix to drop.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from the Seychelles?
To call another country from the Seychelles, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in the Seychelles now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in the Seychelles and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.