PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Nouakchott
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Nouakchott
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Mauritania
- Population
- 1,184,530
- Coordinates
- 18.09° N, 15.98° W
- Elevation
- 10 m
Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania, with a population of about 1,184,530. It uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Nouakchott).
Nouakchott does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+0 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Abidjan, Bamako, Casablanca, Dakar, Kumasi, Ouagadougou.
Because Nouakchott lies at 18.09° N, 15.98° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 13 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 03 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:08 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:29 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 7:30 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 03 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nouakchott in?
Nouakchott is in the Greenwich Mean Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Nouakchott. The UTC offset is UTC+0.
Does Nouakchott have daylight saving time?
No. Nouakchott stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and New York?
In January New York is 5 hours behind Nouakchott, and in July it is 4 hours behind Nouakchott, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Nouakchott, and in July it is 7 hours behind Nouakchott, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nouakchott?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:29 AM and sets at about 7:42 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:30 AM and sets at about 6:33 PM (local time).