Time in Mauritius
Capital · Port Louis
Time zone in Mauritius
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian/Mauritius Mauritius Standard Time |
UTC+04:00 | No | Port Louis |
About Mauritius
| Official name: | Republic of Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Port Louis |
| Region: | Africa · Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 1,243,741 |
| Currency: | Mauritian rupee (MUR, ₨) |
| Calling code: | +230 |
| Languages: | English, French, Mauritian Creole |
| ISO codes: | MU / MUS |
| Internet domain: | .mu |
Cities in Mauritius
Public holidays in Mauritius 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 2 Jan — New Year Holiday
- 1 Feb — Abolition of Slavery
- 1 Feb — Thaipoosam Cavadee
- 15 Feb — Maha Shivaratree
- 17 Feb — Chinese Spring Festival estimated
- 12 Mar — National Day
- 19 Mar — Ugadi
Frequently asked questions about time in Mauritius
How many time zones does Mauritius have?
Mauritius uses one time zone: Mauritius Standard Time (Indian/Mauritius, currently UTC+04:00).
Does Mauritius use daylight saving time?
No. None of Mauritius’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius?
See the live clock on the Port Louis time page. Port Louis uses Indian/Mauritius.