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Telephone numbers in Mauritius

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Telephone numbers in Mauritius follow a closed numbering plan and are regulated by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority.

01Numbering details

Mauritian phone numbers are seven (landline) to eight digits (mobile) long. Landline numbers begin with 2 (north), 4 (central), or 6 (south). Mobile numbers begin with the digit 5 or 7.

02Calling formats

To call a Mauritius mobile phone, the following format is used:

  • 5 123 4567 Calls inside Mauritius
  • +230 5 123 4567 Calls from outside Mauritius

To call a Mauritius fixed line, the following format is used:

  • 123 4567 Calls inside Mauritius
  • +230 123 4567 Calls from outside Mauritius
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