Current Time in Rosso, Mauritania 🇲🇷
Lat/Long: 16.51° N, 15.81° W
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 77 cities in Mauritania by population
Region: Trarza
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
The time now in Rosso, Mauritania is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Rosso currently observes Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), UTC+0. Rosso sits in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone, UTC+00:00. Rosso does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Rosso has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Rosso lies barely above sea level, at roughly 8 m. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 3955 km away. Rosso is a significant city in Mauritania, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Rosso gets 11h 45m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:56 and sunset at 18:41.
Rosso Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Rosso
Rosso gets 11h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rosso is at 06:56 and sunset in Rosso is at 18:41.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 08m near the December solstice to 13h 06m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rosso and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Rosso right now.
Cities Sharing Rosso's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rosso.
Weather in Rosso
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Prayer Times in Rosso
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:41 | 06:55 | 12:48 | 16:10 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:41 | 06:56 | 12:48 | 16:09 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:42 | 06:56 | 12:48 | 16:09 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:42 | 06:56 | 12:48 | 16:09 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:42 | 06:56 | 12:48 | 16:08 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:42 | 06:57 | 12:47 | 16:08 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:42 | 06:57 | 12:47 | 16:08 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
14-day Forecast for Rosso
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rosso
Sunrise
in Rosso
↑
6:56 AM
Sunset
in Rosso
↓
6:41 PM
Day Length
11h 45m
Dawn
in Rosso
6:33 AM
Dusk
in Rosso
7:03 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Rosso
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:58
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Rosso
How Far Is Rosso From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3,955 km | NNE (21deg) |
| London | 4,132 km | NNE (16deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,573 km | SW (218deg) |
| New York | 6,156 km | NW (308deg) |
| Moscow | 6,248 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Dubai | 7,370 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Mumbai | 9,282 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,083 km | NW (306deg) |
Rosso's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rosso and you would surface near Luganville, Vanuatu, about 336 km from the antipodal point at 16.5deg S, 164.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rosso
What time is it in Rosso right now?
The current local time in Rosso is 01:27 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Rosso follows the Africa/Nouakchott time zone.
What time zone is Rosso in?
Rosso 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 Rosso?
Is Rosso on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Rosso is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rosso today?
Rosso sees sunrise at 06:56 and sunset at 18:41 today, giving 11h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rosso tonight?
Over Rosso tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 26.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Rosso?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rosso, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.