Mauritius facts
| Capital | Port Louis |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa |
| Area | 2,040 km² · 788 sq mi · 504,094 acres |
| Languages | English, French, Mauritian Creole |
| Demonym | Mauritian |
| Currency | Mauritian Rupee (MUR) |
| Time zone | Indian/Mauritius · UTC+4 · 12:32 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +230 |
| Internet domain | .mu |
| Capital coordinates | -20.1619, 57.4989 |
Time difference
Port Louis is on UTC+4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 1:00 a.m. |
| London | 9:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 8:00 a.m. |
Size and distance
- Mauritius is about 0.02% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Mauritius is about 0.84% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Port Louis to Washington, D.C.: about 15,210 km (9,451 mi) as the crow flies.
- Port Louis to London: about 9,733 km (6,048 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
How big is Mauritius?
Mauritius covers about 2,040 km² (788 sq mi), ranking 170 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.02% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.84% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Mauritius in?
Port Louis uses UTC+4 (Indian/Mauritius) today. When it is noon in Port Louis, it is 4:00 a.m. in New York and 9:00 a.m. in London.
What currency does Mauritius use?
Mauritius uses the Mauritian Rupee (MUR).
What is the country code for Mauritius?
The international calling code is +230. From the United States dial 011 230 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 230.
What language is spoken in Mauritius?
Official or national languages: English, French, Mauritian Creole.