Current Time in Mauritius

Mauritius uses Mauritius Time (UTC+4 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.

About the Timezone in Mauritius

Mauritius, with its capital in Port Louis, is located in the East Africa (Indian Ocean) region. The country uses Mauritius Time (MUT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+4 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Port Louis, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Vacoas-Phoenix, Curepipe, Quatre Bornes. Mauritius shares UTC+4 with Seychelles. Same time. Mauritius shares UTC+4 with the UAE. Same time. Mauritius is 1 hour ahead of Madagascar.

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Mauritius Timezone Details

Country
Mauritius
Capital
Port Louis
Timezone
Mauritius Time (MUT)
IANA Name
Indian/Mauritius
UTC Offset
UTC+4 year-round
Daylight Saving
No
Region
East Africa (Indian Ocean)
Major Cities
Port Louis, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Vacoas-Phoenix, Curepipe, Quatre Bornes
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Mauritius uses Mauritius Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences

vs Seychelles (SCT) (UTC+4)
Mauritius shares UTC+4 with Seychelles. Same time.
vs UAE (GST) (UTC+4)
Mauritius shares UTC+4 with the UAE. Same time.
vs Madagascar (EAT) (UTC+3)
Mauritius is 1 hour ahead of Madagascar.

Frequently asked questions

Does Mauritius have daylight saving time?

No. Mauritius abolished daylight saving time in 2009. The country now stays on MUT (UTC+4) year-round.

What timezone is Port Louis in?

Port Louis uses Mauritius Time (MUT), which is UTC+4. This is the same offset as UAE (GST) and Seychelles (SCT).

What is the time difference between Mauritius and the UK?

Mauritius is 4 hours ahead of UK GMT (winter) and 3 hours ahead of UK BST (summer).

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