Technical Specifications & Standards
Official chronometric properties, ISO standards, and international database registry identifiers for Mauritius Time:
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Transitions
⬆️ Spring Forward (Clocks Advance)
None (Discontinued in 2009)
⬇️ Fall Back (Clocks Return)
None
Observing Jurisdictions & Subdivisions
1 Sovereign NationsSovereign nations, administrative subdivisions, and regional territories officially operating under MUT:
Regional Subdivisions & Territory Details
Financial Markets & Trading Hours
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius is an internationally recognized multi-currency bourse connecting African and Asian capital flows.
Local Hours: 09:00 - 13:30 MUT
UTC Window: 05:00 - 09:30 UTC
Major Cities in MUT
Primary metropolitan centers and financial hubs observing this time zone:
Adoption History & Astronomical Facts
Year Established: 1907
Mauritius standardized on UTC+4 on January 1, 1907. Daylight saving was briefly tested in 1982 and 2008 before being permanently abandoned.
Mauritius is the only nation in Africa with a Hindu majority, operating on the same UTC+4 offset as Dubai.
Frequently Asked Questions about MUT
What is Mauritius Time?
Mauritius Time (MUT) is UTC+4, observed throughout the Republic of Mauritius.
Does Mauritius observe daylight saving?
No. Mauritius discontinued daylight saving in 2009 and stays on UTC+4.
Is Mauritius in the same time zone as Dubai?
Yes. Both Mauritius (MUT) and Dubai (GST) operate on UTC+4.