One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+4 every day of the year.
Mauritius at a glance
| Capital | Port Louis |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+4 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2009 |
Time zone of Mauritius
Mauritius uses a single IANA time zone, Indian/Mauritius.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian/Mauritius | --:-- | UTC+4 | Not observed | Port Louis, Vacoas, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill |
Clock changes in Mauritius
Clocks in Mauritius last changed for daylight saving time in 2009. Since then the offset has stayed the same all year.
Current time in cities in Mauritius
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Louis | Port Louis | --:-- | Indian/Mauritius |
Time in Mauritius compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Mauritius, it is 12:00 AM in New York, 4:00 PM in Sydney and 9:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind |
Daylight across Mauritius
In Port Louis, daylight runs from 10 hours 55 minutes at the June solstice to 13 hours 21 minutes at the December solstice.
Same clock as Mauritius right now
These countries read the same time as Mauritius today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in Mauritius
- Convert a time to or from Mauritius: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Port Louis to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Mauritius and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Mauritius have?
One: Indian/Mauritius, at UTC+4 all year.
Does Mauritius use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 2009.
What is the time difference between Mauritius and New York?
Mauritius is 9 hours ahead of New York in January and 8 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Mauritius does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.