Region · Mauritania
Prayer times in Nouakchott South
Prayer times in Nouakchott South (Mauritania): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Nouakchott South has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Nouakchott South today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nouakchott South
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nouakchott South change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nouakchott South on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:07 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 12 min, against only 11 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:47 PM and 8:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:56 PM and 1:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nouakchott South 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 | 5:07 AM | 6:29 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:42 PM | 8:59 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 | 6:12 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:47 PM |
Nouakchott South is very close to Nouakchott (12 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Nouakchott South practically coincides with Nouakchott. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Nouakchott South and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Nouakchott South: 76.4° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,822 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nouakchott South is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Nouakchott South
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nouakchott South is at about 6:10 AM and iftar at 7:02 PM, for a fast of 12 h 42 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:55 AM and iftar to 7:12 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Nouakchott South
Nouakchott South is one of the regions of Mauritania. Its main city, Nouakchott South, is at 17.9667° N, 15.9500° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Nouakchott South
- Local name
- Nouakchott Sud
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Mauritania
- Coordinates
- 17.96667, -15.95000
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 76.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,822 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nouakchott South
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Nouakchott South 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, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nouakchott South (UTC), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Nouakchott South
Nearby cities to Nouakchott South
- Nouakchott North30 km · north
- Nouakchott West34 km · north
- Trarza137 km · east
- Inchiri Region244 km · north
- Brakna Region282 km · east
- Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region307 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nouakchott South
When is Maghrib in Nouakchott South?
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.
When is Fajr in Nouakchott South?
Fajr in Nouakchott South changes with the seasons: about 5:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Nouakchott South?
The Qibla in Nouakchott South is 76.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,822 km away.
Do prayer times in Nouakchott South differ from Nouakchott?
Hardly: Nouakchott South is only 12 km from Nouakchott, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Nouakchott South?
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.