Nouakchott Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Nouakchott, Mauritania: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Nouakchott
- Fajr: 5:16 AM
- Sunrise: 6:37 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:11 PM
- Asr: 4:28 PM
- Maghrib: 7:43 PM
- Isha: 8:59 PM
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About Nouakchott
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania, set on the country's southwestern Atlantic margin at the edge of the Sahara. Home to roughly 958,000 residents in the city proper and serving as the nation's administrative and economic center, it is one of the largest urban centers in the Sahara. The city lies at just 18.1 degrees north and only a few meters above sea level, a low-latitude coastal setting that shapes a steady daily rhythm of prayer through the year. This page provides accurate daily prayer times for Nouakchott, with the live timetable above showing today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania and the country's main administrative and economic hub. Located in the southwestern part of the country on the Atlantic coast, it ranks among the largest cities in the Sahara. The city proper has a population of around 958,000, and it anchors national government, commerce, and services for Mauritania. It lies at a very low elevation of only about seven meters above sea level, reflecting its flat coastal desert setting.
As the seat of Mauritania's institutions, Nouakchott draws residents from across the country, and Islam is central to daily life and the rhythm of the city. Daily congregational prayers and the Friday Jumu'ah gathering are observed at neighborhood mosques throughout its districts, including areas within Nouakchott-Nord. The prayer timetable on this page is tailored to the city's coordinates so that residents and visitors can follow accurate times for each of the five daily prayers.
Prayer Times in Nouakchott
Prayer times for Nouakchott are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard across West Africa and the wider Muslim world. The city observes GMT (UTC+0) year-round and does not change clocks for daylight saving, so the timetable shifts only with the natural movement of the sun rather than with clock changes. Because Nouakchott sits at a low latitude of about 18 degrees north, the length of the day varies only moderately between summer and winter: daylight is somewhat longer in the northern-hemisphere summer and somewhat shorter in winter, but the swing is far gentler than in higher-latitude cities. As a result, Fajr and Isha stay relatively close to sunrise and sunset throughout the year, and the five daily prayer times keep a fairly consistent spacing across the seasons. The qibla from Nouakchott points roughly east-northeast, at a bearing of about 77 degrees, reflecting the city's position on the far western edge of the Muslim world. Refer to the live timetable above for today's exact times.
Ramadan in Nouakchott
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Nouakchott begins at dawn with the start of Fajr and ends at sunset with Maghrib, when families and communities gather to break the fast. Because the city sits at a low latitude near 18 degrees north, the length of the fasting day stays moderate compared with higher-latitude regions, though it still shifts gradually as Ramadan moves earlier through the seasons from year to year. When Ramadan falls in the northern-hemisphere summer, the fasting hours are somewhat longer, while a winter Ramadan brings shorter days.
The Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) should be completed before the Fajr time shown in the timetable above, and the fast is broken at the Maghrib time after sunset. Many worshippers in Nouakchott also attend the additional Taraweeh prayers after Isha during Ramadan. Because Mauritania keeps GMT year-round with no daylight saving change, the Suhoor and Iftar times move only with the natural progression of dawn and sunset. Always confirm the start of Ramadan and Eid with local mosque and community announcements, as these depend on moon sighting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Nouakchott
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Nouakchott?
Prayer times for Nouakchott on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard across West Africa and the broader Muslim world. The live timetable above applies this method to the city's geographic coordinates.
What time zone does Nouakchott use for prayer times?
Nouakchott observes Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) all year and does not apply daylight saving time. This means prayer times shift only with the natural movement of the sun across the seasons, not with any clock changes.
Which direction is the qibla from Nouakchott?
From Nouakchott, the qibla (the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca) points roughly east-northeast, at a bearing of about 77 degrees from true north. This reflects the city's location on the far western edge of the Muslim world.
Do prayer times in Nouakchott change much through the year?
Because Nouakchott lies at a low latitude of about 18 degrees north, the length of the day varies only moderately between summer and winter. Daylight is somewhat longer in the northern-hemisphere summer and shorter in winter, so Fajr and Isha stay relatively close to sunrise and sunset, and the spacing of the five daily prayers remains fairly consistent year-round.
What are the five daily prayers?
The five daily prayers (salah) are Fajr (before dawn), Dhuhr (just after midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (just after sunset), and Isha (night). The live timetable above shows today's exact times for each prayer in Nouakchott.
How do I know the Suhoor and Iftar times during Ramadan in Nouakchott?
During Ramadan, Suhoor (the pre-dawn meal) should end before the Fajr time shown in the timetable, and Iftar (breaking the fast) is at the Maghrib time after sunset. Use the daily times listed above for Nouakchott, and confirm the start of Ramadan and Eid with local moon-sighting announcements.
Prayer Time FAQ for Nouakchott
What time is Fajr prayer in Nouakchott today?
Fajr prayer time in Nouakchott today is 5:16 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Nouakchott today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Nouakchott today is 1:11 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Nouakchott today?
Asr prayer time in Nouakchott today is 4:28 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Nouakchott today?
Maghrib prayer time in Nouakchott today is 7:43 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Nouakchott today?
Isha prayer time in Nouakchott today is 8:59 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Nouakchott?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Nouakchott, around 1:11 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Nouakchott?
The Qibla from Nouakchott is 77°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Nouakchott
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Nouakchott is 5:16 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Nouakchott is 1:11 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Nouakchott is 4:28 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Nouakchott is 7:43 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Nouakchott is 8:59 PM.
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