Seychelles facts
| Capital | Victoria |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa |
| Area | 452 km² · 175 sq mi · 111,691 acres |
| Languages | Seychellois Creole, English, French |
| Demonym | Seychellois |
| Currency | Seychellois Rupee (SCR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai · UTC+4 · 11:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +248 |
| Internet domain | .sc |
| Capital coordinates | -4.62, 55.455 |
Time difference
Victoria is on UTC+4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 1:00 a.m. |
| London | 9:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 8:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- The Seychelles is about 0% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Seychelles is about 0.19% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Victoria to Washington, D.C.: about 13,907 km (8,642 mi) as the crow flies.
- Victoria to London: about 8,149 km (5,063 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of the Seychelles?
The capital of the Seychelles is Victoria.
How big is the Seychelles?
The Seychelles covers about 452 km² (175 sq mi), ranking 182 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.19% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Seychelles in?
Victoria uses UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) today. When it is noon in Victoria, it is 4:00 a.m. in New York and 9:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does the Seychelles use?
The Seychelles uses the Seychellois Rupee (SCR).
What is the country code for the Seychelles?
The international calling code is +248. From the United States dial 011 248 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 248.
What language is spoken in the Seychelles?
Official or national languages: Seychellois Creole, English, French.