Recife×Port Louis
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Recife uses the BRL (R$) and Port Louis uses the MUR (₨). Language shifts too — Portuguese in Recife, English in Port Louis. Be careful behind the wheel: Recife drives on the right, Port Louis on the left.
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Mauritius
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR · ₨)
- Language
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Calling code
- +230
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Recife and Port Louis?
Recife is 7 hours ahead of Port Louis. Recife runs on GMT-3 and Port Louis on GMT+4. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Recife from Port Louis?
About 9,946 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 12m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Recife and Port Louis use?
Recife uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$); Port Louis uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR, ₨). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Recife from Port Louis?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +55, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Recife and Port Louis?
Recife primarily speaks Portuguese; Port Louis speaks English, French, Mauritian Creole. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Recife and Port Louis drive on the same side of the road?
No. Brazil drives on the right, Mauritius on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.