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Seychelles Phone Number Format
Country code +248 — Complete guide to Seychelles phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Seychelles Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in the Seychelles have 7 digits after the country code +248.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(2 XXX XXX)
and after the country code (+248 2 XXX XXX).
| Country code | +248 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +248 | 7 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 21–22 or 25–28 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from the Seychelles) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 248 2 XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
7 digits after +248, starting with 21–22 or 25–28.
2 XXX XXX at home+248 2 XXX XXX international7 digits after +248.
4 XXX XXX at home+248 4 XXX XXX internationalSeychelles Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 21–22 or 25–28 | 2 XXX XXX |
+248 2 XXX XXX |
011 248 2 XXX XXX |
| Landline | 42–44 or 46 | 4 XXX XXX |
+248 4 XXX XXX |
011 248 4 XXX XXX |
| Toll-free | 80 | 8XXXXXX |
+248 8XXXXXX |
011 248 8XXXXXX |
| Premium rate | 85 | 8XXXXXX |
+248 8XXXXXX |
011 248 8XXXXXX |
| VoIP | — | 6 XXX XXX |
+248 6 XXX XXX |
011 248 6 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Seychelles? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Seychelles numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +248 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+248instead of011 248. - Verify the number length: Numbers in the Seychelles have 7 digits after +248. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+248prefix so they work from any country.
Seychelles Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in the Seychelles have?
Phone numbers in the Seychelles have 7 digits after the country code +248.
What do mobile numbers in the Seychelles start with?
Mobile numbers in the Seychelles start with 21–22 or 25–28, for example 2 XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from the Seychelles in international format?
Start with +248, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 2 XXX XXX at home becomes +248 2 XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 248 2 XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in the Seychelles?
Toll-free numbers in the Seychelles start with 80, for example 8XXXXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from the Seychelles?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.