Current time in Mauritania

21:43:56
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+0 3 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Nouakchott
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Time zone of Mauritania

The time in Mauritania (Nouakchott) follows the Africa/Nouakchott time zone, currently UTC+0. 3 hours ahead of Brasília.

Mauritania
21:43:56
Brasília
18:43:56

How to call or schedule a meeting with Mauritania

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 12:00 in Mauritania; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 21:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time.

Mauritania: sunrise today at 07:01 · sunset at 18:32 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Nouakchott
Continent
Africa
Area
1,030,700 km² (397,955 sq mi)
Population
about 3.2 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
Languages
Arabic, Pulaar, Soninke, French
Calling code
+222
Internet domain
.mr

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Mauritania right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Mauritania?

3 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Mauritania changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Mauritania in?

Mauritania follows Africa/Nouakchott, currently UTC+0. The reference location is Nouakchott.

Does Mauritania have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Mauritania does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Mauritania from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time (12:00 to 18:00 in Mauritania).

What is the capital of Mauritania?

The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott. The country covers about 1,030,700 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Mauritania use?

The currency is the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU). To call from abroad, dial +222 before the number. Websites use the .mr domain.