Time in Mauritius Now

Mauritius follows a single national time zone based on Mauritius Time (MUT). The country operates on UTC+04 throughout the entire year and does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the local clock remains unchanged in all seasons.

Cities such as Port Louis, Quatre Bornes, Curepipe, Vacoas-Phoenix, and Mahebourg all use the same national time, making scheduling and daily life consistent across the island.

Mauritius Time Zone Info

• IANA Time Zone: Indian/Mauritius

• UTC Offset: UTC +04 hours

• Time Zone Abbreviation: MUT (Mauritius Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None. The offset remains fixed all year

Mauritius time aligns closely with several Indian Ocean nations.

Mauritius time zone(s)

The official IANA identifier is Indian/Mauritius.

Daylight Saving Time in Mauritius

Mauritius does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country remains on UTC +04 throughout the year.

This ensures stable and predictable timekeeping.

Major cities in Mauritius & their time

All regions in Mauritius follow the same national time.

Brief info for Mauritius time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Port Louis

• Default time: Mauritius Time (MUT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Indian/Mauritius

• Standard UTC offset: UTC +04

• Neighbouring regions with similar time: Seychelles (seasonal difference)

• Regional differences: None within the country

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One national time zone simplifies coordination.

2. No DST avoids seasonal confusion.

3. Stable UTC offset year-round.

4. Easy coordination with Indian Ocean countries.

5. Predictable scheduling.

Cons

1. Large time difference from Europe and the Americas.

2. Limited working-hour overlap with Americas.