Country Code Mauritius

If you want to make a phone call to Mauritius, then you need the correct country code for Mauritius. The area code for Mauritius is: +230 or 00230.

In order to start a telephone call, first enter the correct international country code Mauritius. It begins with two leading zeros and reads 00230. Now type in the country code of the person you are calling, leaving out the leading zero of the national country code. Finally, enter the digits of the regional phone number of the person you are talking to in Mauritius and set up the call.

Some Information About Mauritius

Continent Africa
Telephone code Mauritius 00230
International Code +230
Capital Port Louis
Population 1.178.900
Estimated Area 2.100
Domain Extension for Websites Mauritius mu
Language Mauritius English, French
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Country code Mauritius, +230 or 00230?

There are two spellings for the Mauritius area code, namely +230 and 00230. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Mauritius and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Mauritius that begins with a “+” (i.e. +230) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Mauritius using the +230 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.

Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The Mauritius area code with leading zeros (00230) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.

Problem: Access code and area code 00230

In fact, the 00230 variant is used for calls to Mauritius, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 00230 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Mauritius begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 011230.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Mauritius you can always use the country code 00230. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international variant (+230) of the country code Mauritius works in all countries in the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.

Example of phone calls to Mauritius

To illustrate the use of the international dialing codes Mauritius (+230 or 00230) here is an example again:

You want to call 456789 with the area code 0123 in Mauritius. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):

00230 123 456789

If you use a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:

+230 123 456789