Current Time in Nouakchott, Mauritania 🇲🇷
Lat/Long: 18.07° N, 15.96° W
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Mauritania
Country: 🇲🇷 Mauritania (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Nouakchott
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Mauritania: GMT
Daylight Hours in Nouakchott
Nouakchott gets 13h 11m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 19:39.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 02m near the December solstice to 13h 12m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:02 | 06:27 | 13:03 | 16:25 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:03 | 06:27 | 13:03 | 16:26 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:03 | 06:27 | 13:03 | 16:26 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:03 | 06:27 | 13:04 | 16:26 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:03 | 06:28 | 13:04 | 16:27 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:03 | 06:28 | 13:04 | 16:27 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:03 | 06:28 | 13:04 | 16:27 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nouakchott
Sunrise
in Nouakchott
↑
6:27 AM
Sunset
in Nouakchott
↓
7:39 PM
Day Length
13h 11m
Dawn
in Nouakchott
6:03 AM
Dusk
in Nouakchott
8:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nouakchott
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
21.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:57
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How Far Is Nouakchott From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3,799 km | NNE (22deg) |
| London | 3,970 km | NNE (17deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,701 km | SW (217deg) |
| New York | 6,037 km | NW (308deg) |
| Moscow | 6,112 km | NNE (34deg) |
| Dubai | 7,324 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Mumbai | 9,244 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,969 km | NW (306deg) |
Nouakchott's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nouakchott and you would surface near Poum, New Caledonia, about 241 km from the antipodal point at 18.1deg S, 164.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nouakchott
What time is it in Nouakchott right now?
The current local time in Nouakchott is 04:04 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Nouakchott follows the Africa/Nouakchott time zone.
What time zone is Nouakchott in?
Nouakchott uses the Africa/Nouakchott IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Nouakchott?
Nouakchott is UTC+00:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Nouakchott local time, shift the clock 00:00 hours forward.
Is Nouakchott on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nouakchott is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nouakchott today?
Today in Nouakchott: sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 19:39, giving 13h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nouakchott tonight?
The moon phase over Nouakchott tonight is Waning Crescent with 21.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Nouakchott?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nouakchott, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.