All of the Seychelles keeps one time, UTC+4, all year round.
The Seychelles at a glance
| Capital | Victoria |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+4 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Which time zone the Seychelles uses
The whole of the Seychelles follows one IANA time zone: Indian/Mahe.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian/Mahe | --:-- | UTC+4 | Not observed | Victoria |
Clock changes in the Seychelles
There are no seasonal clock changes in the Seychelles. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Current time in cities in the Seychelles
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | La Rivière Anglaise | --:-- | Indian/Mahe |
Time in the Seychelles compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in the Seychelles, it is 12:00 AM in New York, 4:00 PM in Sydney and 9:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind |
Daylight across the Seychelles
In Victoria, daylight runs from 11 hours 51 minutes at the June solstice to 12 hours 24 minutes at the December solstice.
Same clock as the Seychelles right now
These countries read the same time as the Seychelles today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Plan around the time in the Seychelles
- Convert a time to or from the Seychelles: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Victoria to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in the Seychelles and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does the Seychelles have?
One: Indian/Mahe, at UTC+4 all year.
Does the Seychelles use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between the Seychelles and New York?
The Seychelles is 9 hours ahead of New York in January and 8 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and the Seychelles does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.