Seychelles +248
To call Seychelles from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 248, then the local number. In full: +248 2 510 123.
The country calling code for Seychelles is +248. A number starting +248 or 00248 is a call to or from Seychelles. From abroad: +248 2 510 123.
To call Seychelles from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 248, then the local number as is. The +248 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Seychelles from abroad
011 248 2 510 12300 248 2 510 1230011 248 2 510 123+248 2 510 1232 510 123 is a real-format Seychelles mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Seychelles area codes
In Seychelles, landlines usually include an area code after +248 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
4 217 123from abroad+248 4 217 1232 510 123from abroad+248 2 510 123Landline numbers in Seychelles have 7 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 7 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +248.
Calling abroad from Seychelles
To call another country from Seychelles, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Seychelles to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Seychelles number in international format is written +248 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Seychelles
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Seychelles for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +248?
Seychelles has the country calling code +248.
How do I call Seychelles from the United States?
Dial 011, then 248, then the local number as is — for example 011 2 510 123.
What does +248 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Seychelles. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +248 mobile or landline?
The +248 code identifies the country, not the line type; Seychelles landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Seychelles
2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Seychelles. The largest is Airtel, with about 0.07 million subscribers. Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Bharti Airtel
Owned by Cable & Wireless
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Seychelles: 5G, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Seychelles
With 126 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Seychelles has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (88 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Seychelles
+248 8000000Free from inside Seychelles (numbers starting with 8000 / 8008). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+248 8512345Surcharged services — ranges starting with 85. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Seychelles via Google libphonenumber.