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Sunset & Sunrise in Nouakchott
Mauritania · Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Twilight in Nouakchott
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Dawn (astronomical) | 5:18 AM |
| Dawn (nautical) | 5:47 AM |
| Dawn | 6:15 AM |
| Sunrise | 6:38 AM |
| Solar noon | 1:10 PM |
| Sunset | 7:41 PM |
| Dusk | 8:05 PM |
| Dusk (nautical) | 8:33 PM |
| Dusk (astronomical) | 9:01 PM |
Golden hour & blue hour in Nouakchott
The best light for photography: golden hour is the warm, soft light near sunrise and sunset; blue hour is the cooler light during civil twilight, just before sunrise and after sunset.
| Window | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour | 6:15 AM | 6:38 AM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:38 AM | 7:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:11 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 7:41 PM | 8:05 PM |
Times are computed for Nouakchott's coordinates at sea level, including standard atmospheric refraction, using the SunCalc algorithm. Real sunrise/sunset can differ by a few minutes where hills, mountains, or tall buildings raise the local horizon.
About sunrise and sunset in Nouakchott
Today in Nouakchott, the sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 7:41 PM, giving a day length of about 13h 3m. These times shift gradually through the year as the seasons change — the next marker is the september equinox on Sep 23, 2026.
For sunrise and sunset on any other date, or to compare with another city, use the Sun Calculator. For the moon, see today's moon phase in Nouakchott.
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