Free Call to Mauritius from US — $0.27/min (2026)
Call Mauritius for $0.26/min with BubblyPhone. WhatsApp dominant. Country code +230, no area codes, 7-8 digit. Emtel, MTML, Chili. Tourism destination. French + English + Creole.
Calling Mauritius costs $0.27/min with BubblyPhone — that's $13.80 for a full hour. The country code is +230 with no area codes — just 7-8 digit numbers. WhatsApp is dominant. Carriers are Emtel, MTML, and Chili. Mauritius runs on MUT (UTC+4). Languages: French, English, and Mauritian Creole.
Whether you're calling a resort in Mauritius, family on the island, or business contacts in Port Louis, here's every option.
Good Rate
At $0.27/min, BubblyPhone is reasonably priced for Mauritius. A 30-minute call costs $6.90. Competitive for an island destination.
Free: App-to-App Calls
1. WhatsApp — Dominant
WhatsApp is the primary communication app in Mauritius. Voice calls work well — Mauritius has good internet infrastructure for an island nation. Strong tourism infrastructure means good connectivity.
2. Facebook Messenger — Also Popular
Messenger is widely used in Mauritius alongside WhatsApp. Both work well for calls.
3. FaceTime — Good for iPhone Users
Mauritius has decent iPhone adoption. FaceTime works for Apple-to-Apple calls. Tourism-oriented economy means good WiFi in hotels.
Calling Mauritian Phone Numbers
| Service | Rate | 60-min Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Voice | $0.04/min | $2.40 | Best value |
| BubblyPhone | $0.27/min | $13.80 | Browser, iOS, Android |
| AT&T / Verizon | $3.00-5.00/min | $180-300 | Extremely expensive |
How to Dial Mauritius from the US
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+230 + 7-8 digit number
# Example — calling a Mauritian landline:
+230 213 4567
# Example — calling a Mauritian mobile:
+230 5712 3456
Number Format
- Landlines: +230 + 7 digits
- Mobiles: +230 5XXX XXXX (8 digits)
- No area codes
- Country code: +230
Carriers & Info
- Emtel: Major carrier
- MTML: Second carrier
- Chili: Third carrier
- Languages: French, English, Creole
- Tourism destination
Tips for Calling Mauritius
- Mauritius is 9 hours ahead of EST (MUT, UTC+4). When it's 9 AM in New York, it's 6 PM in Port Louis
- Multilingual — English is official, French is widely used in media and business, Mauritian Creole is the everyday language
- Tourism infrastructure — hotels and resorts have good WiFi. WhatsApp calls work well in tourist areas
- Small island — good cell coverage across the island. Population of about 1.3 million
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