Current time in Seychelles
Seychelles Time (SCT) · UTC+4 · Capital: Victoria
About Seychelles
The Seychelles are a group consisting of 115 islands, only a few inhabited, in the Indian Ocean that lie off the coast of East Africa, northeast of Madagascar. Its capital is Victoria. Seychelles were largely uninhabited for the better part of human history, until it was officially discovered by the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. The islands then functioned as a trade point, connecting Africa and Asia, even though problems with pirates were very frequent. Seychelles got their present day name by French finance minister Jean Moreau de Sechelles, in 1756, when the island went under French rule. After a period of British rule, the Seychelles were finally granted independence in 1976.
The Seychellois archipelago consists of 115 islands. The majority of the islands are still uninhabited, and many are classified as natural reserves. As the islands are teeming with rare and sensitive wildlife, environmental laws are extremely strict in the Seychelles. Sustainable tourism is a key aspect of the Seychellois government and it has so far built an exclusive reputation, that attracts only the most affluent of visitors.
The currency is the Seychellois rupee.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Seychelles in?
The Seychelles uses Seychelles Time (SCT), which is UTC+4 at the moment.
How many time zones does the Seychelles have?
The Seychelles has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+4 right now.
Does the Seychelles observe daylight saving time?
No. The Seychelles does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+4 all year round.
What time is it in Victoria right now?
Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles, is on Seychelles Time (SCT), UTC+4. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between the Seychelles and London?
The Seychelles is currently 3 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between the Seychelles and New York?
The Seychelles is currently 8 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call the Seychelles?
Office hours in the Seychelles (9:00–17:00 local time) are 06:00–14:00 in London and 01:00–09:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as the Seychelles?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+4: Mauritius.
What is the dialling code for the Seychelles?
The international dialling code for the Seychelles is +248.