Trading from Mauritius: what is different
Mauritius is a financial centre in its own right, home to the Stock Exchange of Mauritius and many internationally licensed firms, yet residents are turned away by some big international brokers. AlphaFX Pro is open to traders from Mauritius.
At UTC+4 all year, Mauritius sees the London open at noon in winter (11:00 from April to October) and the London–New York overlap from about 17:00 to 21:00.
Accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT, so no rupee conversion happens inside the account.
Forex market hours in Mauritius
The forex market is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, passing from Asia to Europe to North America. These are the main sessions converted to local time in Mauritius.
| Session | Local time, Nov–Mar | Local time, Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo session | 04:00–13:00 | 04:00–13:00 |
| London session | 12:00–21:00 | 11:00–20:00 |
| New York session | 17:00–02:00 | 16:00–01:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 17:00–21:00 | 16:00–20:00 |
| Weekly open | Monday 02:00 | Monday 01:00 |
| Weekly close | Saturday 02:00 | Saturday 01:00 |
The busiest hours for the major pairs and gold are usually the London–New York overlap. Spreads tend to be widest around the daily rollover and in the first hour after the weekly open.
Markets to watch from Mauritius
- XAU/USD (gold) — priced in dollars.
- EUR/USD and GBP/USD — from 12:00 Port Louis time in winter.
- Japan 225 (JP225) — trades through your morning.
- Dow Jones (US30) and Nasdaq 100 (USTEC) — from 18:30 Port Louis time in winter.
Accounts and funding
| Account | Minimum deposit | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Cent | $10 (balance in USC) | From 1.4 pips | None |
| Standard | $100 | From 1.0 pips | None |
| Pro | $1,000 | From 0.6 pips | None |
| Raw ECN | $5,000 | From 0.0 pips | $7 per lot |
Accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) or Tron (TRC20). There is no Mauritian rupee conversion inside your account; any conversion happens wherever you buy or sell USDT. Identity verification is completed once, before your first withdrawal.
Regulation and your responsibility
AlphaFX Pro is an international broker and is not licensed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC Mauritius). Our registration in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in progress. We do not provide investment advice or a local office in Mauritius.
Before opening an account, make sure the law in Mauritius allows you to trade CFDs with a broker based outside the country, and check any rules on moving money abroad. If you are not sure, ask us before you deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open an account from Mauritius?
Yes. AlphaFX Pro is open to traders from Mauritius. Check that local law allows you to trade CFDs with a broker outside the country before you deposit.
When is the best time to trade?
The London–New York overlap, about 17:00 to 21:00 Port Louis time from November to March.
What is the minimum deposit from Mauritius?
The Standard Cent account opens from $10, funded in USDT, with the balance held in US cents ($10 = 1,000 USC). Standard opens from $100, Pro from $1,000 and Raw ECN from $5,000.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This page is general information, not investment advice. Read the Risk Disclosure.