Current local time in Nouakchott, Mauritania
The live clock above shows the time in Nouakchott. Nouakchott is in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone, UTC+0 right now (GMT).
| Country | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Region | Nouakchott |
| Population | about 702,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.09° N, 15.98° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Nouakchott doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:08 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:29 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:30 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 2 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Nouakchott at about 1:12 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 64 minutes ahead of the sun, because Nouakchott sits at 16.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Nouakchott time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Nouakchott |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Nouakchott |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Louis | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Thies, Senegal | 378 km (235 mi) | same time |
| Diourbel, Senegal | 382 km (237 mi) | same time |
| Dakar, Senegal | 407 km (253 mi) | same time |
| Kaolack, Senegal | 438 km (272 mi) | same time |
| Brikama, Gambia | 539 km (335 mi) | same time |
| Ziguinchor, Senegal | 612 km (380 mi) | same time |
| Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | 693 km (431 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mauritania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Nouakchott in?
Nouakchott is in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Nouakchott have daylight saving time?
Nouakchott doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Nouakchott when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Nouakchott's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 64 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).