What is Seychelles's country code?
The country code for Seychelles is +248.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Seychelles?
- International format (recommended)
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+248 [local number]Example:
+248 2 510 123 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+248followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
248, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Seychelles numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Seychelles?
Asia/Dubai
Good time to call
05:03 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
Calling Seychelles
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Frequently asked questions
Is +248 a mobile or landline code?
+248 is the country code for all of Seychelles—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Seychelles connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +248 (not 00248 or 248)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Seychelles number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +248 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.