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Nouakchott Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Mauritania
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 25, 2026 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, sunrise is at 6:31 AM and sunset is at 7:44 PM (Africa/Nouakchott). The day lasts 13h 13m, solar noon is at 1:07 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:02 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:12 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Updated hourly
Africa/Nouakchott
Today’s solar times in Nouakchott
Dawn
6:07 AM
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:02 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:12 PM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Dusk
8:08 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 13m
Solar noon
1:07 PM
Coordinates
18.0858, -15.9785
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 18.0858, longitude -15.9785, and the Africa/Nouakchott time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Nouakchott over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 13m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 13m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 12m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 01m |
What these times mean
Nouakchott changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Nouakchott throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 10m |
| February | 7:32 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 33m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 59m |
| June | 6:29 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 12m |
| July | 6:37 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 07m |
| August | 6:47 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 45m |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 17m |
| December | 7:28 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 03m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:28 AM
June 1
Latest sunset
7:44 PM
June 25
Longest day
13h 13m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 03m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nouakchott today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Nouakchott, Mauritania is at 6:31 AM and sunset is at 7:44 PM (Africa/Nouakchott).
How long is the day in Nouakchott today?
Today in Nouakchott, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 13m.
When is golden hour in Nouakchott?
Morning golden hour in Nouakchott ends at 7:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:12 PM.
What time is solar noon in Nouakchott?
Solar noon in Nouakchott is at 1:07 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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