How to call Mauritius from the UK
- From mobile
- +230 xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 230 xxx xxxx
From $0.25/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Mauritius from the UK
How to make a call to Mauritius from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Mauritian numbers run 7, 8, or 10 digits, so type a 7-digit number straight after 230.
- 00The UK exit code
- 230Country code of Mauritius
- xxxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +230 xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +230 201 2345
- Mobile
- +230 201 2345
- Landline
- 00 230 201 2345
Before you call Mauritius
Pick the prefix by phone
A mobile takes the plus, and a landline takes the exit code.
- Mobile+230
- Landline00 230
Call between 8:00 and 22:00
These hours are Mauritius time, so check the gap above before you dial.
Save contacts with +230
Saved as +230, a number works when calling Mauritius cell phones from any UK mobile. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling Mauritius from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Mauritius for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes calls to Mauritius in its plans, while EE and Vodafone sell them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 17× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.25 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.20 with plan |
 | $5.42$0.22 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 moves in March and October because the UK changes its clocks, not Mauritius.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 4 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Mauritius fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Mauritius also fails when
- You dialed the wrong exit code
- The number does not take calls from outside Mauritius
Questions
How to call Mauritius from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +230, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Mauritius included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Mauritius in a plan
How much does it cost to call Mauritius from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mauritius from the UK for free, with a free call to Mauritius?
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
Do I need to dial 00 to call Mauritius?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 230. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +230 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 230 and the number
How to call Mauritius landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 230, then the number
Can I call Mauritius on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 230 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Mauritius
How to call Mauritius from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Mauritius without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Why isn't my call going through to Mauritius?
The usual causes: you dialed the wrong exit code and the number does not take calls from outside Mauritius. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make an international call to Mauritius toll free number from the UK?
Dial 00 230, then the number. From a mobile, +230 works too
When is the best time to call Mauritius?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Mauritius. March to October: 3 hours ahead of London. October to March: 4 hours ahead of London