06 area code — South Region
06 is the local dialing code used in South Region, Mauritius. Numbers are written internationally as +230 6.
How to call South Region
- From abroad
- +230 6 XXX XXXX
- Within Mauritius
- 06 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +230
About the 06 area code
A full number here takes the form +230 6 XXX XXXX — the 6 identifies South Region within Mauritius's numbering plan.
Area codes like 06 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 South Region?
South Region uses the area code 06, written internationally as +230 6.
How do I call South Region from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +230 6, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in South Region?
South Region is in the Indian/Mauritius time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 06 a mobile or a landline code?
06 is a geographic (landline) area code for South Region. Mobile numbers in Mauritius use their own separate prefixes.