Current Time in Mauritania 🇲🇷

Capital City: Nouakchott

Largest Cities:

Nouakchott (Pop. 1,000,000)
Nouadhibou (Pop. 146,048)
Kiffa (Pop. 62,051)
Dar Naim (Pop. 61,089)
Néma (Pop. 60,000)

ISO Alpha-2: MR

ISO Alpha-3: MRT

Time Zones: GMT

Time Now in Major Cities in Mauritania

Dar Naim Mon 18:10:11
Kiffa Mon 18:10:11
Néma Mon 18:10:11
Nouadhibou Mon 18:10:11
Nouakchott Mon 18:10:11

City	Current Time
Dar Naim	Mon 18:10:11
Kiffa	Mon 18:10:11
Néma	Mon 18:10:11
Nouadhibou	Mon 18:10:11
Nouakchott	Mon 18:10:11

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Mauritania

Africa/Abidjan Mon 18:10:11
Africa/Nouakchott Mon 18:10:11

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Abidjan	Mon 18:10:11
Africa/Nouakchott	Mon 18:10:11

Time Zone Converters used in Mauritania

Convert time between the time zones of Mauritania and other locations worldwide.

Sunrise and Sunset in Mauritania (5 Locations)

Dar Naim

↑ 6:51 AM

↓ 7:06 PM
Kiffa

↑ 6:33 AM

↓ 6:48 PM
Néma

↑ 6:17 AM

↓ 6:31 PM
Nouadhibou

↑ 6:55 AM

↓ 7:11 PM
Nouakchott

↑ 6:51 AM

↓ 7:06 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Dar Naim	↑ 6:51 AM	↓ 7:06 PM
Kiffa	↑ 6:33 AM	↓ 6:48 PM
Néma	↑ 6:17 AM	↓ 6:31 PM
Nouadhibou	↑ 6:55 AM	↓ 7:11 PM
Nouakchott	↑ 6:51 AM	↓ 7:06 PM

Current Weather in Mauritania (5 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Mauritania

Population	4,403,319
Area	1,030,700 km²
ISO Numeric Code	478
FIPS Code	MR
Top Level Domain	.mr
Currency	Ouguiya (MRU)
Phone Prefix	+222
Country Code	+222
Languages	AR-MR (ar-MR), FR (fr), FUC (fuc), MEY (mey), SNK (snk), WO (wo)
Neighbouring Countries	🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇲🇱 Mali, 🇸🇳 Senegal, 🇪🇭 Western Sahara

Upcoming Public Holidays in Mauritania

This year, Mauritania observes 10 public holidays, with 10 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 28 Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Mawlid al-Nabi (estimated). Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Mauritania to plan your schedule.

Independence Day 28 Nov • Saturday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Eid al-Fitr (estimated) 09 Mar • Tuesday
Eid al-Fitr (estimated) 10 Mar • Wednesday
Labor Day 01 May • Saturday
Eid al-Adha (estimated) 16 May • Sunday
Eid al-Adha (estimated) 17 May • Monday
Africa Day 25 May • Tuesday
Islamic New Year (estimated) 06 Jun • Sunday
Mawlid al-Nabi (estimated) 14 Aug • Saturday

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Time in Mauritania — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Mauritania.

How many time zones does Mauritania have?

Mauritania spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Mauritania?

Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania. The capital uses the Africa/Nouakchott time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Mauritania observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Mauritania may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Mauritania are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 5 city(ies) across Mauritania. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Mauritania?

Mauritania's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.