Mauritius Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Mauritius is located in Africa and uses several types of adapter plugs.  When traveling to Mauritius it is important to take along the correct adapter plug for your trip.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style Mauritius Adapter Model GIS-MAURITI-B-D-F-GUB-GUD-GUF

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adapter plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Be sure to check each individual appliance to see if it is dual voltage.  You can watch Going In Style's video on how to check to see if your appliance is dual voltage.

If you think you will need a converter visit Going In Style's 

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Mauritius operates on 230 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a laptop or apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Mauritius

Geography

The Mauritius is located in Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. The area is almost 11 times the size of Washington, DC. The climate is tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; warm, dry winter (May to November); hot, wet, humid summer (November to May).

Currency

Currency in Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR). Credit cards are generally accepted at major establishments and in tourist areas. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks and at exchange bureaus.

Staying Connected

Mauritius has a small telephone system with good service. The monopoly over fixed-line services was terminated in 2005; fixed-line teledensity is roughly 30 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular services launched in 1989 with teledensity in 2010 reaching 90 per 100 persons. When travelling to Mauritius, some you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Mauritius SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Mauritius has 51,123 internet hosts and 290,000 internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.