How to call Mauritius
- From mobile
- +230 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 230 xxx xxxx
From $0.25/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Mauritius from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Mauritius from abroad
How to make a call to Mauritius from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Mauritius has no trunk prefix, so never add a 0 after 230.
- Fails
- +230 0 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +230 xxx xxxx
- 00Exit code
- 230Country code of Mauritius
- xxx xxxxThe number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Mauritius
Pick the first digit by number type
The first digit after 230 tells you which kind of number you dial.
- Landline+230 2, 4, or 6
- Mobile+230 5 or 7
- Toll free+230 8
Dial from a mobile with plus
A mobile needs no exit code, so the same three steps work in every country.
- Hold the 0 key until + shows
- Type 230
- Type the number
Landline numbers have 7 digits
Dial 230, then 7 digits that start with 2, 4, or 6.
How Mauritius phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2, 4, or 6, one digit for each region: North, Central, or South.
- Mobiles
- Starts with 5 or 7. Cellplus, Emtel, and Mahanagar Telephone each hold their own set of prefixes.
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 8.
Want to call Mauritius?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Mauritius
The time now in Mauritius, and the best hours to call. The time difference to your country changes only when your country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Mauritius
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov2Arrival of Indentured LaborersMonday
- Nov8DiwaliSunday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan2Day after New Year's DaySaturday
- Jan22ThaipusamFriday
Why a call to Mauritius fails
You dialed the wrong exit code
00 works to call Mauritius from the UK, Europe, and most of the world. From the US or Canada, dial 011 first.
The number does not take calls from outside Mauritius
Numbers that start with 8 are toll free inside Mauritius. Many cannot be reached from abroad.
Questions
How do I call Mauritius from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 230 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 230?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Mauritius mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +230, then the number
Why does my call to Mauritius not go through?
The usual causes: you dialed the wrong exit code and the number does not take calls from outside Mauritius. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Mauritius now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Mauritius. Mauritius has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Mauritius?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Mauritius. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Mauritius mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +230 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 230 and the number. It works the same in every country
Does a WhatsApp call to Mauritius reach a landline?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Mauritius needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call Mauritius?
Dial your exit code, then 230 and the number
How to call to Mauritius?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Mauritius number?
Dial your exit code, then 230 and the number
How to make an international call to Mauritius?
Dial your exit code, then 230 and the number
What's the best way to call Mauritius number online, as an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Mauritius needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser