Try: "Victoria", "248", or "Mahé"
This is the international dialing code for Seychelles.
How to Call Seychelles from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 248 (Seychelles country code)
- Dial the 7-digit phone number directly (no area codes)
Example: Calling Victoria from the United Kingdom
00 248 4 212 345
Where:
00 = UK exit code
248 = Seychelles country code
4 212 345 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
About Seychelles Phone Numbers
Seychelles uses a **simple 7-digit numbering plan with no area codes**. All landline and mobile numbers are 7 digits long and are dialed in full-even for local calls.
Number prefixes:
• 2-4 - Landlines (e.g., 4 212 345)
• 5-9 - Mobile numbers (e.g., 6 123 456)
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Seychelles from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
France
00
Germany
00
United States
011
South Africa
00
Australia
0011
Notes on Calling Seychelles
Seychelles does not use geographic area codes. The entire country (including islands like Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue) shares the same national numbering plan.
When calling from abroad, simply dial +248 followed by the full 7-digit number-no area code or leading zero is needed.
For example: +248 6 123 456 (mobile) or +248 4 212 345 (landline in Victoria).