Mauritania Time Now - Current Time in Mauritania

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NouakchottAfrica

Current Time

12:12:58 AM
Saturday, December 13, 2025
GMTAfrica/Nouakchott

Country Information

Population

4.6 million

Capital

Nouakchott

Area

1,030,700 km²

Currency

Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)

Language

Arabic, French

Time Zone Details

Timezone

Africa/Nouakchott

UTC Offset

GMT

Current Status

Night Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Mauritania

Long Name

Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Abbreviations

MR, MRT

Global Time Comparison

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Mauritania
12:12:58 AM
New York
07:12:58 PM
-5h behind
London
12:12:58 AM
Same time
Paris
01:12:58 AM
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Tokyo
09:12:58 AM
+9h ahead
Sydney
11:12:58 AM
+11h ahead
Dubai
04:12:58 AM
+4h ahead
Singapore
08:12:58 AM
+8h ahead
Mumbai
05:42:58 AM
+6h ahead
Daytime (6am-6pm)
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Business Hours (9am-5pm)
Current time

Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Morocco is 1h ahead, Algeria is 1h ahead, Mali is same time, Senegal is same time.

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Cities in Mauritania

CityTime
NouadhibouSat 12:12:58 AM
NouakchottSat 12:12:58 AM
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KiffaSat 12:12:58 AM
RossoSat 12:12:58 AM
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KaédiSat 12:12:58 AM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Mauritania

SyncMyTime displays accurate time for Nouakchott and Mauritanian cities. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) is maintained year-round.

Time Zone History

Mauritania adopted permanent GMT in 2018, shifting back from UTC+0 that had briefly been UTC+1. The country eliminated daylight saving time preferring year-round consistency. GMT reflects Mauritania's Atlantic coastal position and facilitates coordination with West African neighbors while maintaining alignment with European GMT countries.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Mauritanian daily life blends Arab-Berber (Moor) and West African (Sahel) cultures with Islamic practices. The five daily prayers structure schedules. Nomadic pastoralist traditions persist with seasonal patterns. Urban centers follow more fixed timing. The desert climate means cooler evening hours are preferred for activities. Tea ceremony culture is central. Slavery legacy affects social structures and timing patterns.

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Interesting Facts

Mauritania is 90% desert and has one of the lowest population densities in the world.

The country is home to the ancient city of Chinguetti, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Mauritania has the world's largest iron ore deposits.

The country is famous for its traditional Moorish architecture.

Mauritania is one of the last countries to abolish slavery (1981).