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Mauritius Phone Number Format

Country code +230 — Complete guide to Mauritius phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Mauritius Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Mauritius have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 or 8 for landlines after the country code +230. There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home (52XX XXXX) and after the country code (+230 52XX XXXX).

Country code+230
Digits after +2308 digits for mobiles and 7 or 8 for landlines
Trunk prefix (domestic calls) None
Mobile numbers start with 52, 54–55, 57–59, 70 or 73
Exit code (to call abroad from Mauritius)020
Dial from the US011 230 52XX XXXX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

8 digits after +230, starting with 52, 54–55, 57–59, 70 or 73.

52XX XXXX at home
+230 52XX XXXX international
Landline numbers

7 or 8 digits after +230.

5448 XXXX at home
+230 5448 XXXX international

Mauritius Number Types

Type Starts with Written at home International From the US
Mobile 52, 54–55, 57–59, 70 or 73 52XX XXXX +230 52XX XXXX 011 230 52XX XXXX
Landline 2, 4, 5, 6 or 8 5448 XXXX +230 5448 XXXX 011 230 5448 XXXX
Toll-free 80 800 XXXX +230 800 XXXX 011 230 800 XXXX
Premium rate 30 301 XXXX +230 301 XXXX 011 230 301 XXXX
VoIP — 320 XXXX +230 320 XXXX 011 230 320 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

Checking a number from Mauritius? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.

Dialing Tips

  • Keep every digit: Mauritius numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +230 exactly as they are written locally.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +230 instead of 011 230.
  • Verify the number length: Numbers in Mauritius have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 or 8 for landlines after +230. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +230 prefix so they work from any country.

Mauritius Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Mauritius have?

Phone numbers in Mauritius have 8 digits for mobiles and 7 or 8 for landlines after the country code +230.

What do mobile numbers in Mauritius start with?

Mobile numbers in Mauritius start with 52, 54–55, 57–59, 70 or 73, for example 52XX XXXX.

How do I write a phone number from Mauritius in international format?

Start with +230, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 52XX XXXX at home becomes +230 52XX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 230 52XX XXXX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Mauritius?

Toll-free numbers in Mauritius start with 80, for example 800 XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

How do I call the US from Mauritius?

Dial the exit code 020, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 020 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 020: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.

Mauritius Quick Info
Country Code +230
ISO Code MU
Capital Port Louis
International Prefix 011 (from US)
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