Current local time in Saint-Louis, Mauritania
The live clock above shows the time in Saint-Louis. Saint-Louis is in the Africa/Dakar time zone, UTC+0 right now (GMT).
| Country | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Region | Trarza |
| Population | about 198,000 |
| Coordinates | 16.02° N, 16.51° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Dakar |
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Saint-Louis 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 | 7:10 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:35 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| September equinox | 6:55 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:28 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Saint-Louis at about 1:15 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 66 minutes ahead of the sun, because Saint-Louis sits at 16.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Saint-Louis time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Saint-Louis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Saint-Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Thies, Senegal | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Diourbel, Senegal | 154 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Dakar, Senegal | 178 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Kaolack, Senegal | 213 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Nouakchott | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Brikama, Gambia | 305 km (190 mi) | same time |
| Ziguinchor, Senegal | 382 km (237 mi) | same time |
| Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | 472 km (294 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mauritania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Saint-Louis in?
Saint-Louis is in the Africa/Dakar time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Saint-Louis have daylight saving time?
Saint-Louis doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Saint-Louis when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Saint-Louis's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 66 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).