Victoria runs on UTC+4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Victoria and your time
Victoria at a glance
| Country | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Region | La Rivière Anglaise |
| Capital of | the Seychelles |
| Time zone | Indian/Mahe |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 4.62° S, 55.46° E |
Time zone in Victoria
Local time in Victoria is UTC+4 year round, under the Indian/Mahe rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Victoria is the capital, and all of the Seychelles keeps this time.
Clock changes in Victoria, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Victoria for 2026 or 2027.
Victoria time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Victoria, 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
Victoria never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Victoria
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Victoria last between 11 hours 51 minutes and 12 hours 24 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Victoria
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:24 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:05 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 24 min |
Clock time and sun time in Victoria
Victoria lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Tools for time in Victoria
- Convert a time to or from Victoria: 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 Victoria and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Victoria in?
Victoria uses the Indian/Mahe time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Victoria use daylight saving time?
No. Victoria stays on UTC+4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Victoria and New York?
Victoria 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 Victoria does not.
How long is the longest day in Victoria?
About 12 hours 24 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 51 minutes of daylight.
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.