Capital city · Mauritania
Prayer times in Nouakchott
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nouakchott, Mauritania, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Mauritania.
Adhan times in Nouakchott today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nouakchott
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Nouakchott by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Nouakchott move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:07 AM on 21 June and 6:13 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 06 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:33 PM and 7:42 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 13 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 03 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:29 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:47 PM |
Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities in the east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Mauritania.
Qibla direction in Nouakchott
The Qibla in Nouakchott is at 76.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,822 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 76.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nouakchott
For those fasting in Nouakchott, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:02 PM and imsak at 6:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 41 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:12 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mauritania.
Where Nouakchott is located
Nouakchott lies at 18.0858° N, 15.9785° W, in Mauritania. Close by you will find Tevragh Zeina (2 km), Ksar (3 km), and Arafat (4 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nouakchott
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Mauritania
- Population
- 1,184,530
- Coordinates
- 18.08581, -15.97850
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 76.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,822 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nouakchott
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nouakchott is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:29 PM for the majority, 5:43 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nouakchott and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Nouakchott
- Tevragh Zeina2 km · north-west
- Ksar3 km · north-east
- Arafat4 km · south
- Dar Naim6 km · north-east
- Boutilimitt148 km · south-east
- Rosso176 km · south
- Tékane178 km · south
- Bogué246 km · south-east
Prayer times in Nouakchott: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Nouakchott?
Fajr in Nouakchott changes with the seasons: about 5:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Nouakchott during Ramadan?
About 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Nouakchott?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Nouakchott?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:33 PM on 21 December and 7:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Nouakchott?
The Qibla in Nouakchott is 76.5° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,822 km away.