Sun Times in Nouakchott
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Nouakchott?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Nouakchott (Africa/Nouakchott). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Nouakchott?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Nouakchott (Africa/Nouakchott). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Nouakchott?
Golden hour times for Nouakchott are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Nouakchott?
The day length for Nouakchott is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Nouakchott?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Nouakchott is shown in the times above (Africa/Nouakchott). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Nouakchott?
Sunset and dusk times for Nouakchott are displayed above (Africa/Nouakchott). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Nouakchott?
Twilight duration in Nouakchott varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Nouakchott?
The earliest sunrise in Nouakchott in 2026 is at 6:27 AM on May 28 (Africa/Nouakchott). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Nouakchott?
The latest sunset in Nouakchott in 2026 is at 7:43 PM on June 26 (Africa/Nouakchott). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Nouakchott?
After sunset in Nouakchott, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Nouakchott shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Nouakchott
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Nouakchott on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 10m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 34m |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 59m |
| June | 6:28 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 13m |
| July | 6:36 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 07m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 44m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 7:09 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 17m |
| December | 7:27 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 03m |
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