Mauritius Country Code

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Mauritius

Mauritius uses country code +230 and a closed numbering plan with no national trunk prefix (no leading “0” to drop). In everyday dialing within Mauritius, you normally dial the local number exactly as written. The most noticeable difference is the length and starting digit: fixed (landline) numbers are typically 7 digits, while mobile numbers are typically 8 digits and commonly begin with 5 (and also 7 in some newer ranges). If you’re calling from abroad, dial your international exit code (or +), then 230, then the full local number. 

For landlines, the first digit(s) effectively act like a region/service prefix rather than a traditional city area code. Many fixed lines start with 2 / 4 / 6 (often associated with different parts of the island), while Rodrigues has distinct fixed prefixes like 831/832 (Mauritius Telecom/my.t) and 839 (MTML). For mobiles, Mauritius has allocated clear operator prefix blocks (for example, many my.t/Cellplus numbers begin 525x/526x…, Emtel has blocks like 54xx/545x/546x…, and MTML has blocks like 527x–529x…), so saving contacts in international format (+230 …) is the easiest way to make calls work reliably across phones and apps. 

What are the emergency numbers in Mauritius

For emergencies in Mauritius, commonly listed numbers are Police: 999 or 112, Ambulance (SAMU): 114, and Fire & Rescue: 115 or 995.