230 Country Code: Mauritius (+230)
Country code 230 (+230) belongs to Mauritius. Mauritius uses the international dialing code +230, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MU.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +230 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00230 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 230 (from the US and Canada), 0011 230 (from Australia), or the bare 230. All refer to the same Mauritius country code. Note: 230 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +230 is the international dialing code for Mauritius, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Mauritius (+230).
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Did You Get a Call from +230? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +230 followed by more digits is originating from Mauritius. The caller is dialing you from a Mauritius-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Mauritius carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +230:
- -Family or friends in Mauritius calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Mauritius-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Mauritius call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +230 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Mauritius Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Mauritius does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +230.
Calling Mauritius Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Mauritius come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Mauritius uses +230 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Mauritius number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Mauritius numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Mauritius uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +230 is the legitimate Mauritius country code, and most unsolicited calls from +230 numbers are legitimate calls from Mauritius-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +230 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mauritius Country Code
Which country is country code 230?
Country code 230 belongs to Mauritius. The full international dialing code is +230, also written as 00230 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 230 from the US and Canada, or +230 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Mauritius?
+230 is the international dialing code for Mauritius, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MU. Equivalent forms — 00230, 011 230, +230, and 230 — all refer to the same Mauritius country code.
Is 230 a US area code?
No. 230 is the international country code for Mauritius, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Mauritius from the US, dial +230 or 011 230 followed by the local number.
Can I call Mauritius from my browser?
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