🇸🇨 What Time Zone Is Seychelles In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC+04:00IANA: Asia/Dubai
Seychelles time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Dubai |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+4 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+4 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Seychelles and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 4 hours ahead | 4 hours ahead |
| London | 4 hours ahead | 3 hours ahead |
| New York | 9 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | 1 hour 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 5 hours behind | 5 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Seychelles is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Seychelles time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Seychelles use?
Seychelles uses Asia/Dubai. Its offset is UTC+4 in January and the same in July.
Does Seychelles observe daylight saving time?
No. Seychelles does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Dubai stays on UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Seychelles and New York?
In January Seychelles is 9 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Seychelles and India?
In January Seychelles is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.