Sunrise & sunset times in Nouakchott, Mauritania
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 19:40 in Nouakchott. All times are shown in the Africa/Nouakchott timezone.
Today in Nouakchott
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Nouakchott today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Nouakchott when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Nouakchott (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Nouakchott’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:38 | 18:48 | 13:13 | 11h 09m |
| February | 07:31 | 19:05 | 13:17 | 11h 33m |
| March | 07:12 | 19:13 | 13:12 | 12h 01m |
| April | 06:47 | 19:20 | 13:03 | 12h 33m |
| May | 06:30 | 19:29 | 13:00 | 12h 58m |
| June | 06:28 | 19:40 | 13:04 | 13h 12m |
| July | 06:36 | 19:43 | 13:09 | 13h 06m |
| August | 06:46 | 19:30 | 13:08 | 12h 44m |
| September | 06:51 | 19:06 | 12:59 | 12h 14m |
| October | 06:57 | 18:41 | 12:49 | 11h 44m |
| November | 07:09 | 18:27 | 12:48 | 11h 17m |
| December | 07:27 | 18:30 | 12:59 | 11h 03m |
Solar year in Nouakchott (2026)
Day length in Nouakchott swings by 2h 10m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Nouakchott
Longest day in Nouakchott: 13h 5m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 55m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 5m.
Moon tonight in Nouakchott
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Nouakchott today?▼
The sun rises at 06:28 Africa/Nouakchott in Nouakchott, Mauritania today.
What time is sunset in Nouakchott today?▼
The sun sets at 19:40 Africa/Nouakchott in Nouakchott today.
How long is the day in Nouakchott today?▼
Daylight in Nouakchott today lasts 13 hours and 12 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nouakchott?▼
The morning golden hour in Nouakchott runs from 06:03 to 06:59, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:09 to 20:04.
What is the timezone of Nouakchott?▼
Nouakchott uses the Africa/Nouakchott timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Nouakchott?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Nouakchott is 21 June 2026, with 13h 13m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nouakchott?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Nouakchott is 21 December 2026, with 11h 03m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Nouakchott?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Nouakchott swings by 2h 10m.