Time in Mauritania
Capital · Nouakchott
Time zone in Mauritania
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Nouakchott Greenwich Mean Time |
UTC+00:00 | No | Nouakchott |
About Mauritania
| Official name: | Islamic Republic of Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Nouakchott |
| Region: | Africa · Western Africa |
| Population: | 4,927,532 |
| Currency: | Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU, UM) |
| Calling code: | +222 |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| ISO codes: | MR / MRT |
| Internet domain: | .mr |
Cities in Mauritania
Public holidays in Mauritania 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — عيد رأس السنة
- 20 Mar — عيد الفطر estimated
- 1 May — يوم العمال
- 25 May — يوم افريقيا
- 27 May — عيد الأضحى estimated
- 16 Jun — رأس السنة الهجرية estimated
- 25 Aug — المولد النبويّ estimated
- 28 Nov — عيد الاستقلال
Frequently asked questions about time in Mauritania
How many time zones does Mauritania have?
Mauritania uses one time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Nouakchott, currently UTC+00:00).
Does Mauritania use daylight saving time?
No. None of Mauritania’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania?
See the live clock on the Nouakchott time page. Nouakchott uses Africa/Nouakchott.