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Current time in Mauritius
A single time zone at UTC+04:00.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About Mauritius's time
A single time zone.
Mauritius runs on a single time zone, Mauritius Time (UTC+04:00) year-round. No daylight saving time is observed, keeping things simple regardless of the seasons. It makes planning for Mauritius that easy for meetings and your flight arrival time planning.
Major cities
Cities of Mauritius.
History
How Mauritius keeps time.
Mauritius Time (UTC+04:00) was formally adopted on 23 January 2908, when the island standardized its clocks to align with solar time at approximately 57.5°E longitude. Prior to this regulation, local mean time was used in the country based on the exact solar time at the island's longitude. \n\nMauritius briefly experimented with Daylight Saving Time twice. The first attempt was in 2008, where clocks were advanced by one hour during Southern Hemisphere summer, followed by a second attempt in 2009 lasting from 26 October 2009 to 29 March 2010. Daylight Saving was not continued after 2010 and has not been observed since. This provides a current stable offset of UTC+04:00.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mauritius's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the time difference between Mauritius and other major world cities?
- Mauritius (UTC+04:00) is 4 hours ahead of London (GMT+00:00) and 8 hours ahead of New York (UTC-04:00 EST). This makes it 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (UTC-07:00 PST). This considerable difference means that during Northern Hemisphere winter (when Mauritius is UTC+0), New York is 4 hours behind during their standard time.
- Does Mauritius observe Daylight Saving Time?
- No. Mauritius experimented with daylight saving briefly in 2008-2010 but abandoned it. Since 2010, the country stays on Mauritius Time (UTC+04:00) throughout the year.
- What is the best time to call Mauritius from Europe?
- When it is business hours in Mauritius (typically 9 AM to 5 PM local time, UTC+04:00), it is early morning in Europe. A good overlap for calling from Europe is late morning/early afternoon in Europe, which corresponds to afternoon/evening in Mauritius.
- Is Mauritius in the same time zone as Seychelles?
- Yes. Both Mauritius and Seychelles use UTC+04:00 as their standard time throughout the year. Travelers can move between these island destinations without changing their clocks.
- How do I set my watch when traveling to Mauritius?
- When traveling to Mauritius, set your watch 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+04:00). Note that during Northern Hemisphere summer (when the UK is BST), you only need to add 3 hours instead of 4.
- Are there any time zone differences within Mauritius?
- No. Mauritius, including Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon (Cargados Carajos), all use the same time zone: Mauritius Time (UTC+04:00).
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