Area Code 213 – North Region

Overview of Mauritius Area Code 213

Area code 213 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the North Region of Mauritius, a part of the Republic of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within a specific administrative and telecommunications catchment area. The North Region includes key localities such as Grand Baie, Pereybere, Triolet, Cap Malheureux, and the surrounding northern coastal and inland areas. The code is allocated under the national numbering plan administered by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) of Mauritius, in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats and Usage

When calling a fixed-line number in the North Region from within Mauritius, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local call to a number in Grand Baie would be dialed as 0 213 XXXX (where XXXX is the 4-digit local extension). The full national significant number (NSN) is 7 digits, comprising the NDC (213) and the 4-digit subscriber number.

For international callers, the country calling code +230 must be used, followed directly by the NDC and subscriber number, omitting the trunk prefix. Thus, an international call to the same number would be dialed as +230 213 XXXX. This format is consistent with the global E.164 standard.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 213 area code serves the northern part of Mauritius Island, which falls under the Pamplemousses and Rivière du Rempart districts. This region is a significant tourism hub, hosting numerous hotels, resorts, and commercial establishments. The area code is geographically fixed, meaning that the number is tied to a physical line and location. As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes for this region; the 213 code remains the sole NDC for fixed-line services in the North Region.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Mauritius: always dial 0 before the area code when calling from a different fixed-line zone or from a mobile phone. For callers from outside Mauritius: replace the leading 0 with +230 (or the international access code of your country, e.g., 011 from the US, followed by 230). Ensure you have the correct 4-digit subscriber number, as the total length of the national number is fixed.

Businesses and residents in the North Region rely on this code for reliable PSTN connectivity. While mobile and VoIP services are increasingly prevalent, fixed-line numbers under 213 remain essential for many enterprises, government offices, and households, particularly for broadband and legacy voice services.