When to Pray in Mauritania? | Today's Complete Prayer Guide

Today Prayer Times Mauritania

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Calculation Method: Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah | Times are auto-adjusted for your location

Teaching Children About Prayer in Mauritania

For families in Mauritania, instilling prayer habits in children is essential. Our easy-to-read prayer times help parents teach kids the importance of each Salah and when to pray throughout the day.

Teaching Qibla direction to children

Help your children learn the correct direction for Mauritania using simple landmarks or our online compass. Making prayer a family activity strengthens faith and creates lasting memories.

Prayer Times for Travelers Visiting Mauritania

Whether you're visiting Mauritania for business or leisure, maintaining your prayers is easy with our accurate local timings. Travelers can rely on our updated prayer schedule to stay connected with their faith.

Qibla for travelers in Mauritania

When in a new place, finding the right direction can be challenging. Our Qibla finder for Mauritania works instantly on any device, helping you pray correctly wherever you are.

Today's Prayer Schedule in Mauritania, Mauritania

For Muslims in Mauritania, the five daily prayers follow a precise schedule. Today's timings are Fajr 05:16, Dhuhr 12:43, Asr 16:05, Maghrib 18:53, and Isha 20:23. These accurate timings help you maintain your daily prayers consistently throughout the year.

Finding your direction

Before praying, ensure you're facing the right direction. Check the Qibla direction for Mauritania to know exactly where to face during your Salah.

Weekly Prayer Times

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Fajr Prayer Time in Mauritania

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For Muslims in Mauritania, Unknown, Mauritania, Fajr is the first prayer of the day. It is recommended to perform Fajr in congregation at the local mosque.

Zuhr Prayer Time in Mauritania

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The midday prayer (Zuhr) in Mauritania offers a moment of spiritual refreshment during the workday. Muslims in Mauritania value this time to reconnect with their faith.

Asr Prayer Time in Mauritania

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Asr prayer in Mauritania is the third prayer of the day, offered in the late afternoon. In Mauritania, Asr time can be calculated using two methods: Hanafi or Shafi.

Maghrib Prayer Time in Mauritania

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According to Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculations, Maghrib in Mauritania begins immediately after sunset. This 3-rakat prayer is short but spiritually significant.

Isha Prayer Time in Mauritania

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The night prayer (Isha) in Mauritania is often followed by additional voluntary prayers. Muslims in Mauritania find this time ideal for longer Quran recitation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prayer Times in Mauritania

Fajr prayer time in Mauritania, Mauritania is at dawn (Africa/Nouakchott timezone). It begins at true dawn (when the first light appears) and ends just before sunrise. For accurate daily Fajr times, please check our prayer times table above.

Dhuhr (Zuhr) prayer in Mauritania begins at noon (Africa/Nouakchott timezone), after the sun passes its zenith. It is the second prayer of the day and marks the midday break. The time varies slightly throughout the year based on the sun's position.

Asr prayer time in Mauritania is at afternoon (Africa/Nouakchott timezone). It begins when the shadow of an object equals its length (or twice its length according to Hanafi school). This is the third prayer of the day.

Maghrib prayer in Mauritania starts at sunset (Africa/Nouakchott timezone), immediately after sunset. It is the fourth daily prayer and a special time, especially during Ramadan when it marks the time to break fast.

Isha prayer time in Mauritania is at night (Africa/Nouakchott timezone). It begins after the red twilight disappears from the sky and is the fifth and final obligatory prayer of the day.

Prayer times for Mauritania are calculated using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method, which is one of the most reliable Islamic methods. The calculations are based on the geographic coordinates of Mauritania and adjusted for the Africa/Nouakchott timezone to ensure accuracy for local residents.

Prayer times change daily in Mauritania because they are based on the sun's position. As the earth rotates and orbits the sun, sunrise, sunset, and the angles for Fajr and Isha shift slightly each day. All times are shown in Africa/Nouakchott timezone for your convenience.

Prayer times can vary slightly between different areas of Mauritania based on exact location. The times shown on this page are calculated for the central coordinates of Mauritania using the Africa/Nouakchott timezone. For the most precise times for your exact neighborhood, you may need to adjust by 1-2 minutes.

All prayer times for Mauritania are shown in Africa/Nouakchott timezone. This ensures that you get accurate local times for all five daily prayers without needing to convert from other timezones.

Prayer Times for Mauritania, Mauritania
Calculation Method: Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah | Date: 02 Apr 2026 | Timezone: UTC

Prayer Time Calculation

Prayer times are calculated based on the latitude, longitude, and time zone of Mauritania. Calculations use astronomical data for sunrise, sunset, and twilight angles according to Islamic methods.

Fajr: Begins at dawn (astronomical twilight).
Zuhr: Begins when the sun passes the zenith.
Asr: Begins when shadow length equals object height (Hanafi method optional).
Maghrib: Begins at sunset.
Isha: Begins after twilight disappears.