Country Code +230

Mauritius uses the international dialing code +230

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Which Country Has Code +230?

Mauritius flag Mauritius uses the international dialing code +230.

How to Call a +230 Number from the US

Numbers in Mauritius have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 or 8 for landlines after +230. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 52, 54–55, 57–59, 70 or 73
011 230 52XX XXXX +230 52XX XXXX
Landline
starts with 2, 4, 5, 6 or 8
011 230 5448 XXXX +230 5448 XXXX
Toll-free
starts with 80
011 230 800 XXXX +230 800 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Mauritius phone number format.

Got a Call From +230?

A number starting with +230 is registered in Mauritius. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +230 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +230 start with 52, 55, 57–59, 70 or 73 (+230 52XX XXXX).
  • •Premium rate if it starts with 30 after +230: never call these back.
  • •Local time: 5:21 AM in Port Louis right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +230 FAQ

Which country has country code 230?
+230 is the country code of Mauritius. Numbers have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 or 8 for landlines after +230.
Is a +230 number a mobile or a landline?
In Mauritius, mobile numbers start with 52, 54–55, 57–59, 70 or 73 after +230, for example +230 52XX XXXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in Mauritius right now?
It is 5:21 AM on Saturday in Port Louis (UTC+4), 8 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT.
Are some +230 numbers premium rate?
Yes. In Mauritius, premium-rate numbers start with 30 after +230. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.
How do I call a +230 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 230 52XX XXXX. From a mobile, dial +230 52XX XXXX.
I got a call from +230. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +230 is an international call. It is 5:21 AM in Mauritius right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Mauritius Quick Info

Country Mauritius
Dialing Code +230
ISO-2 Code mu
ISO-3 Code MUS
Capital Port Louis
Continent Africa
Population 1,243,741
Currency Mauritian rupee
Domain mu

Time in Port Louis

5:21 AM

Saturday · UTC+4 · 8 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PDT).