How to call the UK from Mauritius
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 020 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Mauritius
How to make a call to the UK from Mauritius: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code: Birmingham is 020 44 121, never 020 44 0121.
- Fails
- 020 44 0121 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 020 44 121 xxx xxxx
- 020Mauritius exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 020 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London020 4420then the local number
- Birmingham020 44121then the local number
- Glasgow020 44141then the local number
- Manchester020 44161then the local number
- Sheffield020 44114then the local number
- Leeds020 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh020 44131then the local number
- Liverpool020 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
How to call Birmingham from Mauritius
Add the area code right after 44, with no 0.
- Birmingham020 44 121
- London020 44 20
- Manchester020 44 161
Calling the UK cell phones with +44
Save a contact as +44 and the 10-digit number, with no 0, and it works from your mobile in Mauritius and when you travel.
Call a UK toll free number
Some UK toll free numbers do not take calls from abroad. Dial 020 44 and the number, and try a landline number if it fails.
Calling the UK from Mauritius without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Mauritius charge up to $0.31/min. No carrier in Mauritius that we checked includes the UK in a plan, so each one adds a per minute charge.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.11 + tax |
 | $0.31 + tax |
 | $0.19 + tax with access code 020 |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time in the UK starts in March and ends in October, so the time difference changes twice a year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3 hours behind Mauritius
- October to March: 4 hours behind Mauritius
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
my.t calls abroad start with 020
On a my.t line, start an international call with 020, then the country code, area code and number.
Mauritius Telecom, my.t International CallsFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from Mauritius cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Mauritius
How much does it cost to call the UK from Mauritius?
With no plan, carriers in Mauritius charge up to $0.31 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to the UK included in Mauritius phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Mauritius that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How to call the UK from Mauritius for free, and is there a free call to the UK?
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 to call the UK from Mauritius on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Do I need to dial 020 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 020, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the UK landline from Mauritius?
From a landline in Mauritius, dial 020 44, then the number
How do I call the UK from Mauritius with an international call to the UK?
Dial 020 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 3 hours behind Mauritius. October to March: 4 hours behind Mauritius
How much does Emtel charge for calls to the UK?
Emtel charges $0.31 a minute to a landline in the UK and $0.31 to a mobile