Country Code +248

Seychelles uses the international dialing code +248

+248

Which Country Has Code +248?

Seychelles uses the international dialing code +248.

Looking for US area code 248?

248 is also a US area code in Michigan. A US number looks like (248) XXX-XXXX or +1 248 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +248 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Seychelles.

How to Call a +248 Number from the US

Numbers in the Seychelles have 7 digits after +248. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 21–22 or 25–28	`011 248 2 XXX XXX`	`+248 2 XXX XXX`
Landline starts with 42–44 or 46	`011 248 4 XXX XXX`	`+248 4 XXX XXX`
Toll-free starts with 80	`011 248 8XXXXXX`	`+248 8XXXXXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Seychelles phone number format.

Got a Call From +248?

A number starting with +248 is registered in Seychelles. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +248 number

•Mobile if the digits after +248 start with 21–22 or 25–28 (+248 2 XXX XXX).
•Premium rate if it starts with 85 after +248: never call these back.
•Local time: 12:15 AM in Victoria right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +248 FAQ

Which country has country code 248?

+248 is the country code of the Seychelles. Numbers have 7 digits after +248.

Is a +248 number a mobile or a landline?

In the Seychelles, mobile numbers start with 21–22 or 25–28 after +248, for example +248 2 XXX XXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.

What time is it in the Seychelles right now?

It is 12:15 AM on Saturday in Victoria (UTC+4), 8 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT.

Are some +248 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In the Seychelles, premium-rate numbers start with 85 after +248. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +248 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 248 2 XXX XXX. From a mobile, dial +248 2 XXX XXX.

I got a call from +248. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +248 is an international call. It is 12:15 AM in the Seychelles right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Seychelles Quick Info

Country	Seychelles
Dialing Code	+248
ISO-2 Code	`sc`
ISO-3 Code	`SYC`
Capital	Victoria
Continent	Africa
Population	122,730
Currency	Seychelles rupee
Domain	`sc`

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How to Call Seychelles Seychelles Phone Format US Area Codes Directory International Calling Guide All Country Codes

Time in Victoria

12:15 AM

Saturday · UTC+4 · 8 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PDT).