Area Code 26 – North Region

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +230 26 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the North Region of Mauritius. This area encompasses the northern districts of the island, including the capital city of Port Louis (partially), as well as towns such as Triolet, Goodlands, and Rivière du Rempart. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the local municipal and district councils, with numbering resources managed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) of Mauritius.

Dialing Formats and Number Structure

In the international format, numbers are dialed as +230 26XX XXXX, where the total subscriber number length is eight digits after the country code. Domestically, callers within Mauritius dial 26XX XXXX without the +230 prefix. The prefix is part of the national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164, ensuring global interoperability.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers: Dial 26 followed by the six-digit subscriber number (e.g., 26XXXXXX).
• International callers: Dial +230 26XXXXXX (or 00230 26XXXXXX from countries using the 00 international prefix).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Mauritius has implemented number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators. However, the geographic nature of the prefix means that the number is tied to the North Region's fixed-line infrastructure, though VoIP services may also utilize such numbers with proper registration. No overlay codes have been introduced for this region; the 26 prefix remains exclusively assigned to the northern geographic area.

Practical Examples

For instance, a fixed-line number in Port Louis might be +230 26 123 456. When calling from the United States, one would dial 011 230 26 123 456. From the United Kingdom, it would be 00 230 26 123 456. Always verify the correct number of digits, as subscriber numbers are six digits long after the NDC.