PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Port Louis
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Mauritius Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Indian/Mauritius
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+4
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Mauritius
- Region
- Port Louis
- Population
- 155,226
- Coordinates
- 20.16° S, 57.50° E
- Elevation
- 3 m
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, with a population of about 155,226. It uses the Mauritius Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Indian/Mauritius).
Port Louis does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+4 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Dubai, Baku, Abu Dhabi, Yerevan, Tbilisi, Muscat.
Because Port Louis lies at 20.16° S, 57.50° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 10 h 55 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 13 h 21 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 6:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 6:00 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 21 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port Louis in?
Port Louis is in the Mauritius Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Indian/Mauritius. The UTC offset is UTC+4.
Does Port Louis have daylight saving time?
No. Port Louis stays on UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Port Louis and New York?
In January New York is 9 hours behind Port Louis, and in July it is 8 hours behind Port Louis, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Port Louis and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Port Louis, and in July it is 11 hours behind Port Louis, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Port Louis?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:44 AM and sets at about 5:39 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:27 AM and sets at about 6:48 PM (local time).
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