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Mauritius Country Code: +230
Use +230 to call Mauritius internationally. Mauritius uses a closed numbering plan: landlines are typically 7 digits and mobiles are typically 8 digits, with no trunk prefix. This page covers dialing rules, high-signal prefix ranges, and live local time in Port Louis (Indian/Mauritius, UTC+4).
Port Louis local time (live)
Time zone: Indian/Mauritius • UTC+4 • No DST
Capital: Port Louis • Currency: MUR • ccTLD: .mu
Calling code
Use +230 for Mauritius.
ISO 3166-1
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Internet TLD
Mauritius country-code top-level domain.
Dialing basics
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Quick tip
Store Mauritius contacts in E.164 format: +230 + the full local number. Landlines are usually 7 digits (example: +230 212 3456) and mobiles are usually 8 digits (example: +230 5 123 4567).
Mauritius quick facts
Key identifiers for dialing, documentation, and systems.
| Country | Mauritius |
| Capital | Port Louis |
| Calling code | +230 |
| International prefix | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | None |
| ISO codes | MU (alpha-2), MUS (alpha-3), 480 (numeric) |
| Internet TLD | .mu |
| Time zone | Indian/Mauritius (UTC+04:00, no DST) |
| Local length | Landline: 7 digits • Mobile: 8 digits |
| Common intl. formats | +230 xxx xxxx (landline) • +230 5 xxx xxxx / +230 7 xxx xxxx (mobile) |
How to call Mauritius
International calls follow: Exit code + 230 + local number (7 digits landline or 8 digits mobile).
Step-by-step
- Dial your international exit code (examples below).
- Dial 230 (Mauritius country code).
- Dial the full local number (no leading 0).
Common exit codes
| From | Exit code |
|---|---|
| United States / Canada | 011 |
| United Kingdom | 00 |
| EU (most countries) | 00 |
| Australia | 0011 |
| India | 00 |
Build a dialing string
Choose where you’re calling from, then paste a Mauritius number. Spaces and symbols are OK.
Mauritius phone number format
Mauritius uses a closed plan: landline numbers are typically 7 digits, and mobile numbers are typically 8 digits.
Examples (formatting)
| Type (typical) | Local number | International format |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed line (example) | 212 3456 | +230 212 3456 |
| Mobile (example) | 5 123 4567 | +230 5 123 4567 |
| Mobile (example) | 7 456 7890 | +230 7 456 7890 |
Calling out from Mauritius
Use the international prefix 00:
Prefix ranges in Mauritius (quick guide)
The table below shows common starting digits and a few notable allocations (tourist and M2M ranges). Use the search box to filter.
Prefix table (high-signal)
Filter by prefix, type, region, or notes.
| Prefix / pattern | Typical length | Usage / notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2xx xxxx | 7 | Fixed line (often described as North region block) |
| 4xx xxxx | 7 | Fixed line (often described as Central region block) |
| 6xx xxxx | 7 | Fixed line (often described as South region block) |
| 5 xxx xxxx | 8 | Mobile numbers commonly start with 5 |
| 7 xxx xxxx | 8 | Mobile numbers commonly start with 7 |
| 70xxxxxx – 72xxxxxx | 8 | Mobile numbers for tourists (allocation range) |
| 73xxxxxx – 79xxxxxx | 8 | M2M / IoT mobile range (allocation range) |
Mauritius time zone
Port Louis uses Indian/Mauritius (Mauritius Time, UTC+04:00) and does not observe daylight saving time in practice.
Scheduling hint
Mauritius is UTC+4. If you’re calling from Europe or North America, double-check the live clock above before placing business calls.
Validate a +230 number (quick check)
This check removes +230 or 00230 and non-digits, then verifies whether the remaining number looks like a 7-digit landline or 8-digit mobile.
FAQs
What is the country calling code for Mauritius?
Mauritius’s country calling code is +230.
What is the international prefix when calling out from Mauritius?
Use 00 + destination country code + number.
Does Mauritius have a trunk prefix (leading 0)?
No. Mauritius does not use a trunk prefix. Dial the full subscriber number.
How many digits are Mauritius phone numbers?
Landlines are typically 7 digits and mobiles are typically 8 digits.
Which digits do Mauritius landlines and mobiles start with?
Landlines commonly start with 2, 4, or 6. Mobile numbers commonly start with 5 or 7.
What time zone is Mauritius in?
Mauritius uses Indian/Mauritius (UTC+04:00).
Sources & references
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