Mauritius Calling Code: +230

Complete guide to calling Mauritius — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call Mauritius from Abroad

About Mauritius Calling Code

Mauritius's international dialing code is +230. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Mauritius from another country. Mauritius is located in Africa.

Mauritius is known locally as Maurice — Port Louis is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +230 so it works from any country.

Country calling codes (also known as ISD codes or dialing codes) are telephone numbering plan prefixes defined by ITU-T standards E.123 and E.164. Each country is assigned one or more unique prefixes to facilitate international direct dialing.

Where the +230 Calling Code Is Used

The country code +230 is assigned to Mauritius, located in Eastern Africa, with the capital Port Louis. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Mauritius from outside the country.

When you see a phone number written as +230 ..., the +230 prefix tells your telephone network to route the call to Mauritius's national telephone network. After the country code, you dial the local area code (dropping any leading 0) and the subscriber number. The same format applies whether you are calling a landline or a mobile phone.

Country codes are allocated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T Recommendation E.164) and are grouped by geographic region. Calling codes starting with 2 are generally assigned to the region around Mauritius, in Eastern Africa. When a phone number is stored internationally, the leading zeros of the domestic area code are omitted after the country code — this is why you will often see numbers written as +230 followed directly by the area code and number.

Mauritius Phone Number Formats

Phone numbers in Mauritius follow the ITU E.164 international format: country code + area code + subscriber number. Below is the general structure used for both landlines and mobile numbers.

Most countries use a closed or open telephone numbering plan. In an open plan, the length of local numbers varies and the trunk prefix (usually 0) is dropped when dialing internationally. In a closed plan, all national numbers have a fixed length regardless of area. When dialing Mauritius from abroad, always replace the leading trunk zero with the country code +230.

Time Zone in Mauritius

Mauritius is in the Indian/Mauritius time zone, which is UTC+04:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you are calling from a different time zone, remember to account for the time difference when scheduling your international call.

When planning a call to Mauritius, the time difference matters: a good time to reach businesses in Port Louis, the capital, during their working hours may be early morning or late evening in your own time zone. Many international callers use the UTC offset as a quick reference to avoid calling in the middle of the night.

Some countries observe daylight saving time (DST), which shifts the local clock by one hour during summer months. If Mauritius uses DST, the effective offset changes twice a year — check the current UTC offset before dialing if your call is time-sensitive. For most purposes, however, the standard offset shown above is sufficient.

Emergency Numbers in Mauritius

If you need urgent help while in Mauritius, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Mauritius.

Service	Number
Police	112
Fire	115
Ambulance	114

Example: Calling Mauritius Numbers in Practice

Here is how a typical call to Mauritius works, depending on where you are calling from:

If the number you are calling has a domestic trunk prefix (often 0) in front of the area code, omit it when dialing from abroad. The country code +230 replaces the trunk prefix entirely.

Calling Mauritius from Major Countries

International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing Mauritius (+230) from abroad:

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
United States	011	011 230 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 230 [local number]
Australia	0011	0011 230 [local number]
China	00	00 230 [local number]
Japan	010	010 230 [local number]
India	00	00 230 [local number]
Germany	00	00 230 [local number]
France	00	00 230 [local number]

On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +230 followed by the local number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calling code for Mauritius?

The international calling code for Mauritius is +230.

How do I call Mauritius from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code), then +230, then the local phone number.

How do I call Mauritius from the United Kingdom?

Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +230, then the local phone number.

Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?

Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +230 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.

How do I call within Mauritius?

If you're already in Mauritius, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +230 for domestic calls.

What is the capital of Mauritius?

The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +230 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.

What are the emergency numbers in Mauritius?

Police: 112, Fire: 115, Ambulance: 114. These numbers are only valid inside Mauritius.

Other Countries in Africa

Nearby countries and their calling codes:

Calling Mauritius from Egypt or South Africa works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +230, then the local number. Within Africa, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.