Mauritius +230
To call Mauritius from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 230, then the local number. In full: +230 5251 2345.
The country calling code for Mauritius is +230. A number starting +230 or 00230 is a call to or from Mauritius. From abroad: +230 5251 2345.
To call Mauritius from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 230, then the local number as is. The +230 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Mauritius from abroad
011 230 5251 234500 230 5251 23450011 230 5251 2345+230 5251 23455251 2345 is a real-format Mauritius mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Mauritius area codes
In Mauritius, landlines usually include an area code after +230 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
5448 0123from abroad+230 5448 01235251 2345from abroad+230 5251 2345Landline numbers in Mauritius have 7 or 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits and start with 5. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +230.
Calling abroad from Mauritius
To call another country from Mauritius, dial the exit code 020 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Mauritius to the United States, for example: 020 1 201 555 0123.
A Mauritius number in international format is written +230 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Mauritius
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Mauritius for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +230?
Mauritius has the country calling code +230.
How do I call Mauritius from the United States?
Dial 011, then 230, then the local number as is — for example 011 5251 2345.
What does +230 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Mauritius. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +230 mobile or landline?
The +230 code identifies the country, not the line type; Mauritius landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Mauritius
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Mauritius. The largest is Mauritius Telecom, with about 0.63 million subscribers (Dec 2009). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Orange S.A. (40%)| Government of Mauritius (33.49%)| SBM Investments Managers Ltd (19%)| National Pensions Fund (6.55%)| Employees of Maurit
Owned by Currimjee
Owned by Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited (MTML)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Mauritius: 5G 2500, LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Mauritius
With 173 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Mauritius has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 73 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Mauritius
+230 800 1234Free from inside Mauritius (numbers starting with 802). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+230 301 2345Surcharged services — ranges starting with 30. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Mauritius via Google libphonenumber.