0217 area code — North Region
In Mauritius, the area code 0217 covers North Region. Numbers are written internationally as +230 217.
How to call North Region
- From abroad
- +230 217 XXX XXXX
- Within Mauritius
- 0217 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +230
About the 0217 area code
When you see a number beginning +230 217, it belongs to North Region: the 230 is Mauritius's country calling code and 217 is the area code.
Area codes like 0217 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Mauritius number. To actually receive an SMS on a Mauritius number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is North Region?
North Region uses the area code 0217, written internationally as +230 217.
How do I call North Region from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +230 217, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in North Region?
North Region is in the Indian/Mauritius time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0217 a mobile or a landline code?
0217 is a geographic (landline) area code for North Region. Mobile numbers in Mauritius use their own separate prefixes.