Network & carriers
Seychelles' telecom market is served by Cable & Wireless (now Airtel) and Digicel Seychelles as the major carriers.
+248 · SC · UTC+4
Seychelles
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Seychelles' +248 code covers a tourism-driven Indian Ocean archipelago, served primarily by Airtel and Digicel. Capital: Victoria · Business hours: 12:00 AM–8:00 AM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +248 country code?
Numbering format
Seychellois numbers are 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Business culture in Seychelles blends African, European, and Asian influences — a warm, courteous approach is typical, given the islands' tourism-driven economy.
Did you know
Seychelles' tourism-dependent economy has supported relatively strong telecom infrastructure for an island nation of its small population.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Seychelles numbers.
Seychellois numbers are a flat 7 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Best time to call Seychelles from the US
Seychelles is on UTC+4 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Seychelles virtual number?
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Frequently Asked
Seychelles questions answered.
Answers about Seychelles' carrier landscape, business etiquette, and getting a local +248 virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 248, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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