+230 is the country code for Mauritius.
Every phone number in Mauritius starts with +230 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 230, then the full number.
- Time there
- Mauritius timeMauritius Standard Time, UTC+4, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 230 5251 2345
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 230 5251 2345
- From Australia
- 0011 230 5251 2345
- From any mobile phone
- +230 5251 2345
- Inside Mauritius
- 5251 2345
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +230, starting 52, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 70 or 73
- Landlines
- 7 to 8 digits after +230, such as +230 2XX XXXX in North Region
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 800, 801 or 802
Check a +230 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +230, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Mauritius start with 52, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 70 or 73, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | +230 52 | MTML, Cellplus |
| 54 | +230 54 | Emtel, Cellplus |
| 55 | +230 55 | Cellplus, Emtel, MTML |
| 57 | +230 57 | Emtel, Cellplus |
| 58 | +230 58 | Cellplus, MTML, Emtel |
| 59 | +230 59 | Cellplus, Emtel, MTML |
| 70 | +230 70 | Emtel, Cellplus, MTML |
| 73 | +230 73 | Emtel, MTML, Cellplus |
People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
5 landline areas cover Mauritius, from 2 in North Region to 83 in Rodrigues.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | +230 2 | North Region |
| 4 | +230 4 | Central Region |
| 6 | +230 6 | South Region |
| 81 | +230 81 | Agalega |
| 83 | +230 83 | Rodrigues |
In Mauritius, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +230 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 5251 2345 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +230 5251 2345 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +23052512345 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +230 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Mauritius is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +230 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +230.
Which country uses the +230 country code?
Mauritius. Every phone number there starts with +230 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Mauritius from the US?
Dial 011, then 230, then the full number. A mobile number written 5251 2345 at home is dialed 011 230 5251 2345 from the US, or +230 5251 2345 from any mobile phone.
Is +230 the same as 00230?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Mauritius?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +230, written 5251 2345 at home. A landline has 7 to 8 digits, written 2XX XXXX at home.
What are the area codes in Mauritius?
2 for North Region, 4 for Central Region, 6 for South Region, 81 for Agalega and 83 for Rodrigues. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +230 in front.
What time is it in Mauritius?
Mauritius is on Mauritius Standard Time, UTC+4, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +230 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Mauritius and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.