Area Code 214 – North Region
The phone area code for North Region is 214 (international format +230214). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of North Region
Overview of Mauritius Area Code 214
Area code 214 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the North Region of Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. This code forms part of the country's national numbering plan under the ITU-T E.164 standard, which designates specific NDCs for fixed-line services in different administrative districts. The North Region encompasses the districts of Pamplemousses and Rivière du Rempart, including key towns such as Triolet, Goodlands, Poudre d'Or, and Rivière du Rempart itself. The code is used exclusively for traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and VoIP fixed-line services that are geographically tied to this area.
Dialing Formats and Usage
For callers within Mauritius, the national dialing format requires the trunk prefix 0 followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. For example, to call a fixed line in the North Region, you would dial: 0 214 XXX XXX (where X represents the 6-digit subscriber number). Internationally, callers must use the country code +230 followed by the NDC and subscriber number, omitting the leading '0'. Thus, an international call from abroad would be formatted as: +230 214 XXX XXX.
It is important to note that Mauritius does not use area code overlays; each geographic region retains its own unique NDC. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when moving between service providers, but the geographic association of the NDC remains unchanged. This means that even if a fixed-line number is ported to a VoIP provider, the number still indicates its original geographic location.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Mauritius): Always dial the trunk prefix '0' before the area code. Example: 0 214 123 456.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then Mauritius country code 230, followed by the area code without the leading '0', and the subscriber number. Example: 00 230 214 123 456.
- Calling from mobile phones: Mobile users in Mauritius can dial the national format (with '0') or the international format (+230) for fixed-line numbers; both are generally supported.
Understanding the correct dialing format ensures seamless connectivity for both residential and business communications in the North Region. For further details on international dialing procedures, refer to your local telecom regulator's guidelines.