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Current time in Mauritius
A single time zone at UTC+04:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Mauritius's time
A single time zone.
Mauritius operates on a single timezone, Mauritius Time (UTC+4), which is shared across the entire island nation in the Indian Ocean. The country does not observe daylight saving time, keeping things simple year-round.
Major cities
Cities of Mauritius.
History
How Mauritius keeps time.
Mauritius adopted Mauritius Time (UTC+4) as its standard time, aligning with its geographic position in the Indian Ocean. Historically, like many territories in the region, the standardization of time in Mauritius was driven by colonial administration and later independent governance needs. The adoption of UTC+4 provided consistency for trade and communication with neighboring countries and former colonial powers. Mauritius has kept UTC+4 as its standard time since 1907, apart from two one-season daylight saving trials, in 1982–83 and 2008–09, when clocks moved to UTC+5.
Did you know?
Things about Mauritius's time.
One interesting aspect of Mauritius' timezone is its simplicity—having just one time zone and no daylight saving time makes it straightforward for travelers and businesses alike. The UTC+4 offset also aligns Mauritius with countries like Seychelles and Réunion, facilitating regional coordination across the Indian Ocean.
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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].
- Does Mauritius observe daylight saving time?
- No, Mauritius does not observe daylight saving time. The country stays on Mauritius Time (UTC+4) throughout the year.
- What time zone is Mauritius in?
- Mauritius operates on Mauritius Time, which is UTC+4.
- Is there more than one time zone in Mauritius?
- No, Mauritius has only one time zone, and it applies to the entire island nation.
- How does Mauritius' time zone compare to other countries?
- Mauritius is in the UTC+4 zone, sharing this offset with countries like Seychelles and Réunion in the Indian Ocean region.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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