Major Airports in Mauritania
- Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) - 16:44:19
- Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) - 16:44:19
Daylight saving time in Mauritania
Mauritania has 1 listed IANA time zones. None of them observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mauritania
Business hours in Mauritania (9 AM–5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Beijing: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Paris: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Toronto: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Seoul: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mexico City: 3:00 AM – 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Cairo: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Bangkok: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Mauritania have?
Mauritania uses a single time zone nationwide: Africa/Nouakchott, currently at UTC+0.
What time is it in Mauritania right now?
The current local time in Nouakchott is 16:44:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026.
Does Mauritania observe daylight saving time?
No. Mauritania is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
What currency is used in Mauritania?
Mauritania uses the Ouguiya (MRU) as its official currency.
What language is spoken in Mauritania?
The official language codes for Mauritania are AR-MR, FUC, SNK, FR, MEY, WO.
What is the international calling code for Mauritania?
To call Mauritania from abroad, dial the country code +222 before the local number.
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