Area Code 215 – North Region

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 215 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the North Region of Mauritius. This region encompasses the northern districts of the island, including the capital city of Port Louis and its surrounding suburbs, as well as towns such as Triolet, Goodlands, and Rivière du Rempart. The code is used for fixed-line telephone services connected to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) in this area. As part of the national numbering plan, the prefix 215 is allocated to the incumbent operator, Mauritius Telecom, for wireline services.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in the North Region from within Mauritius, subscribers must dial the full national significant number, which includes the area code followed by the subscriber's local number. For example, a local call to a number in Port Louis would be dialed as 215 XXXXX, where XXXXX represents the five-digit subscriber line number. The total number length is eight digits (including the leading '2').

For international callers, the country calling code +230 must be used, followed by the area code and subscriber number, without any leading zero. Thus, an international call from abroad would be dialed as +230 215 XXXXX. It is important to note that Mauritius does not use trunk prefixes; the area code is always included in the national dialing sequence.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the North Region; the 215 prefix is exclusively used for fixed-line services in this area. However, number portability is available, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, provided the service remains within the same geographic area. This ensures that the prefix 215 remains associated with the North Region even if the underlying carrier changes.

Caller Guidance

Local callers should note that calls to other fixed-line numbers in Mauritius require dialing the full 8-digit number, including the area code, even for calls within the same region. Mobile-to-fixed calls also follow this format. For international callers, it is essential to replace the '+' with the appropriate international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries) when dialing from a landline. Always verify the number length and formatting with your service provider if you encounter issues.