Current Time in Mauritania 🇲🇷
Check the current local time anywhere in Mauritania. Below you'll find live clocks for Mauritania's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Nouakchott
- Nouakchott (Pop. 1,000,000)
- Nouadhibou (Pop. 146,048)
- Kiffa (Pop. 62,051)
- Dar Naim (Pop. 61,089)
- Néma (Pop. 60,000)
ISO Alpha-2: MR
ISO Alpha-3: MRT
UTC Offset: UTC+00:00
Time Zones: GMT
Current Time in Major Cities in Mauritania
- Akjoujt Sun 01:38:37
- Atar Sun 01:38:37
- Ayoun El Atrous Sun 01:38:37
- Bogué Sun 01:38:37
- Boutilimit Sun 01:38:37
- Dar Naim Sun 01:38:37
- Kaédi Sun 01:38:37
- Kiffa Sun 01:38:37
- Nouadhibou Sun 01:38:37
- Nouakchott Sun 01:38:37
- Néma Sun 01:38:37
- Sélibaby Sun 01:38:37
- Tevragh Zeina Sun 01:38:37
- Zouérat Sun 01:38:37
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Akjoujt | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Atar | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Ayoun El Atrous | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Bogué | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Boutilimit | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Dar Naim | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Kaédi | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Kiffa | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Nouadhibou | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Nouakchott | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Néma | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Sélibaby | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Tevragh Zeina | Sun 01:38:37 |
| Zouérat | Sun 01:38:37 |
IANA time zones in Mauritania
Mauritania maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Africa/Abidjan GMT · UTC+00:00
- Africa/Nouakchott GMT · UTC+00:00
Does Mauritania have multiple time zones?
Yes. Mauritania uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Africa/Abidjan | UTC+00:00 |
| Africa/Nouakchott | UTC+00:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Mauritania at a glance
| Current main time | 01:38 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | GMT |
| Capital | Nouakchott |
| Cities tracked | 14 |
How many time zones does Mauritania have?
Mauritania keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC.
Does Mauritania change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Mauritania stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Mauritania
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 12:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 09:00 UTC. If Mauritania has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Mauritania
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Nouakchott or another major city in Mauritania. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Mauritania
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott. The biggest cities in Mauritania include Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Kiffa, Dar Naim and Néma. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Mauritania has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Mauritania - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Mauritania have?
Mauritania uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Mauritania use daylight saving time?
No - Mauritania keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Mauritania right now?
It is about 01:38 on Sunday in the main time zone of Mauritania. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Mauritania time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Mauritania to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Nouakchott, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Mauritania 🇲🇷 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | MR / MRT |
| Capital city clock | Nouakchott |
| Cities shown | 14 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+00:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Nouakchott time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.