Seychelles +248
To call Seychelles from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 248, then the local number. Written 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 network codes in Seychelles
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Seychelles has 2 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirtelBharti Airtel | 633-10 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 0.07 M |
| Cable & WirelessCable & Wireless | 633-01 | 2G · 3G · 5G | 0.08 M |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.