Region · Mauritania
Prayer times in Nouakchott West
Prayer times in Nouakchott West (Mauritania): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Nouakchott West has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Nouakchott West today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nouakchott West
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Nouakchott West by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nouakchott West on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:06 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 14 min, against only 11 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:46 PM and 9:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:56 PM and 1:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nouakchott West and may differ by a minute 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 | 1:06 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:43 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:46 PM |
Compared with Nouakchott, Dhuhr in Nouakchott West 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 West is 22 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nouakchott West
From Nouakchott West you pray towards the east, at an angle of 76.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,818 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nouakchott West and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nouakchott West
Ramadan in Nouakchott West: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:11 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:02 PM, roughly 12 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 26 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Nouakchott West is located
Nouakchott West is one of the regions of Mauritania. Its main city, Nouakchott West, is at 18.2667° N, 15.9833° W. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Nouakchott West
- Local name
- Nouakchott Ouest
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Mauritania
- Coordinates
- 18.26667, -15.98333
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 76.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,818 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nouakchott West
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nouakchott West 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 reaches 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.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nouakchott West and organise your day around them.
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Nearby cities to Nouakchott West
- Nouakchott North8 km · south-east
- Nouakchott South34 km · south
- Trarza147 km · east
- Inchiri Region215 km · north-east
- Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region273 km · north
- Brakna Region296 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nouakchott West
When is Maghrib in Nouakchott West?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:33 PM on 21 December and 7:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Nouakchott West during Ramadan?
About 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Nouakchott West?
The Qibla in Nouakchott West is 76.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,818 km away.
Do prayer times in Nouakchott West differ from Nouakchott?
Yes. Nouakchott West is 22 km from Nouakchott, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Nouakchott West practically coincides with Nouakchott.
What time is Fajr in Nouakchott West?
Fajr in Nouakchott West depends on the season: 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.