🇲🇷 What Time Zone Is Mauritania In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC+00:00IANA: Africa/Abidjan
Mauritania time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Africa/Abidjan |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC |
| UTC offset in July | UTC |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Mauritania and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | same time | same time |
| London | same time | 1 hour behind |
| New York | 5 hours ahead | 4 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | 5 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 9 hours behind | 9 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Mauritania is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Mauritania time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Mauritania use?
Mauritania uses Africa/Abidjan. Its offset is UTC in January and the same in July.
Does Mauritania observe daylight saving time?
No. Mauritania does not change its clocks in 2026: Africa/Abidjan stays on UTC all year.
What is the time difference between Mauritania and New York?
In January Mauritania is 5 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 4 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Mauritania and India?
In January Mauritania is 5 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 5 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.