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Seychelles Country Code +248

Complete guide to calling Seychelles from the US and abroad

ISO-2: SC ISO-3: SYC Africa Capital: Victoria

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+248
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 248 + area + number
Country TLD
.sc

Geography

Capital
Victoria
Continent
Africa
Area
455 km²
Population
122,730
Currency
Seychelles rupee
Languages
Seychellois Creole (official language) 89.1%, English (official language) 5.1%, French (official language) 0.7%, other 3.8%, unspecified 1.4% (2010 est.)

Time & Communication

Current Time
8:03 PM
Time Zone
UTC+4
Mobile Penetration
125.6%
Internet Penetration
87.8%
Fixed-line Penetration
12.4%

How to Call Seychelles from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Seychelles from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
248
Seychelles
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 248 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+248 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Seychelles

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Seychelles yet. From the US, dial 011 + 248 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Seychelles uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Somalia flag

Somalia

+252 Madagascar flag

Madagascar

+261 Mayotte flag

Mayotte

+262 Réunion flag

Réunion

+262 Comoros flag

Comoros

+269 Mauritius flag

Mauritius

+230 Oman flag

Oman

+968 Tanzania flag

Tanzania

+255

Telecommunications in Seychelles

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 125.6 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 163,827 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 12.4 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 16,166 2024
Internet users (% of population) 87.8 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 125.6%
Fixed-line 12.4%
Internet 87.8%

Seychelles on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Victoria.

Flag of Seychelles

Flag of Seychelles

The national flag of Seychelles. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Seychelles

Area

460 km²

178 sq mi

Coastline

491 km

Highest point

Morne Seychellois 905 m

Lowest point

Indian Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May)
Terrain:
Mahe Group is volcanic with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are relatively flat coral atolls, or elevated reefs; sits atop the submarine Mascarene Plateau
Natural resources:
Fish, Coconuts (copra), Cinnamon trees
Land borders:
None
Land use:
agricultural 3.4% (arable 0.3%), forest 58.6% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Seychelles

GDP

$2.4 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$19,449 (2025)

Growth

5.8% (2025)

Inflation

0.3% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.848 (#54 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Seychelles Rupee (SCR)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 3%, Industry 14%, Services 68% (2025)
Top exports:
Prepared meat and fish (46%), Mineral fuels and oil (37%), Copper (7%), Fish and seafood (4%), Animal feed (2%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (20%), Fish and seafood (9%), Machinery and computers (8%), Electrical equipment and electronics (6%), Vehicles and parts (6%)
Main export markets:
United Arab Emirates (47%), France (16%), United Kingdom (13%), Italy (8%), Netherlands (3%)
Main suppliers:
United Arab Emirates (35%), France (8%), Spain (7%), India (6%), South Africa (6%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2024, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Seychelles

What is the country code for Seychelles?
The country code for Seychelles is +248.
How do I call Seychelles from the US?
To call Seychelles from the US, dial 011 + 248 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +248 instead of 011.
What time is it in Seychelles?
The current time in Seychelles is 8:03 PM (UTC+4).
What is the capital of Seychelles?
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.