Timezones in Mauritania 
Mauritania Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Mauritania from anywhere in the world. Mauritania follows a single official timezone: GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, UTC+00:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Mauritania
Greenwich Mean Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
07:21:02 AM
Mauritania Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Mauritania, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Nouakchott | GMT | Greenwich Mean Time | UTC+00:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 2 Cities in Mauritania
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nouakchott Mauritania | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Nouakchott | 1,184,530 |
| 2 | Nouadhibou Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania | 07:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Nouakchott | 146,048 |