Region · Mauritania
Prayer times in Nouakchott North
Salah times in Nouakchott North (Mauritania): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Nouakchott North has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Nouakchott North today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nouakchott North
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Nouakchott North change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nouakchott North on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:06 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 14 min, compared with only 11 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:46 PM and 9:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:56 PM and 1:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nouakchott North and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 | 5:06 AM | 6:29 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:46 PM |
Compared with Nouakchott, Dhuhr in Nouakchott North comes at almost exactly the same time as Nouakchott, and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at almost the same minute in both places. Nouakchott North is 18 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nouakchott North
The Qibla in Nouakchott North is at 76.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,812 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 76.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Nouakchott North
For those fasting in Nouakchott North, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:01 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) Maghrib is at 7:12 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mauritania.
Where Nouakchott North is located
Nouakchott North is one of the regions of Mauritania. Its main city, Nouakchott North, is at 18.2333° N, 15.9167° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Nouakchott North
- Local name
- Nouakchott Nord
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Mauritania
- Coordinates
- 18.23333, -15.91667
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 76.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,812 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nouakchott North
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Nouakchott North comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:43 PM instead of 4:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:11 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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Prayer times in the cities of Nouakchott North
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Nearby cities to Nouakchott North
- Nouakchott West8 km · north-west
- Nouakchott South30 km · south
- Trarza139 km · east
- Inchiri Region215 km · north-east
- Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region277 km · north
- Brakna Region288 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nouakchott North
When is Fajr in Nouakchott North?
Fajr in Nouakchott North changes with the seasons: about 5:06 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Nouakchott North?
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.
Do prayer times in Nouakchott North differ from Nouakchott?
Yes. Nouakchott North is 18 km from Nouakchott, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Nouakchott North comes at almost exactly the same time as Nouakchott.
Which calculation method is used for Nouakchott North?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Nouakchott North?
The Qibla in Nouakchott North is 76.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,812 km away.