Nouakchott, Mauritania — GPS Coordinates
18° 5' 8.9" N, 15° 58' 42.6" W
| Country | Mauritania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,184,530 |
| Timezone | Africa/Nouakchott |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
Located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, Nouakchott is the capital city of Mauritania, situated in the western part of the country. It lies near the Sahara Desert and serves as a significant economic and cultural center within the region.
The coordinates 18.0858, -15.9785 can be utilized for various practical applications, including driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. Entering these coordinates into a mapping application will help you pinpoint exact locations in Nouakchott.
Geographic Facts About Nouakchott
- Sunrise
- 06:46
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:35
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 49m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Africa/Nouakchott
- Antipode
- -18.085810, 164.021500
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Nouakchott Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 18.085810, -15.978500
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 18°5'8.9"N 15°58'42.6"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 18°5.149'N 15°58.710'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 28N 396460E 1999954N
- Geohash · base32 index
- eehwukkv3
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7CC632PC+8JC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:18.085810,-15.978500
Distances from Nouakchott
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Louis, Senegal | 236 km | 147 mi | SSW (193°) |
| Louga, Senegal | 276 km | 171 mi | S (185°) |
| Nouadhibou | 336 km | 209 mi | NNW (341°) |
| Touba, Senegal | 359 km | 223 mi | S (178°) |
| Tivaouane, Senegal | 360 km | 224 mi | SSW (194°) |
| Mbaké, Senegal | 367 km | 228 mi | S (179°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Nouakchott?
The precise coordinates for Nouakchott are 18.0858° N latitude and -15.9785° W longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number indicates the latitude (distance north or south of the equator), and the second number indicates the longitude (distance east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Nouakchott in, and what does its UTC offset mean?
Nouakchott is in the Africa/Nouakchott time zone, which operates on a UTC offset of +0. This means that the local time in Nouakchott is the same as Coordinated Universal Time without any adjustments for daylight saving.
How can I use the coordinates of Nouakchott with a maps application?
To use the coordinates 18.0858, -15.9785 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize the format and display the exact location on the map, allowing for route planning or location sharing.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.