Current Date And Time In Arafat, Mauritania
Saturday, 08 August 2026
09:36:37 GMT
State: Nouakchott South
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
District: Arafat
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arafat, a city in Nouakchott South, Mauritania, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Arafat — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Arafat.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Mauritania operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.0464° N | 15.9719° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.0464 | -15.9719 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 2' 47" N | 15° 58' 19" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 2.7834' N | 15° 58.3164' W |
| City | Arafat |
| State | Nouakchott South (نواكشوط الجنوبية) |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Arafat |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Elevation | 3 m / 10 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.0464, -15.9719 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arafat to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Nouakchott South.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tevragh Zeina | Nouakchott West | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Ksar | Nouakchott West | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport IATA: NKC 29 km (18 mi) from Arafat |
The exact GPS location of Arafat gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nouakchott South. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Nouakchott South state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Arafat are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arafat lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Mauritania map
Arafat sits within Nouakchott South, Mauritania, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Arafat for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Nouakchott South. › Browse every city in Nouakchott South
Coordinates for Arafat in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Mauritania. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Arafat are latitude 18.0464° and longitude -15.9719°. In directional format: 18.0464° N, 15.9719° W. These coordinates mark the center of Arafat in Nouakchott South and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arafat is a city in Nouakchott South, Mauritania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Arafat. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arafat sits at: Latitude 18° 2' 47" N and Longitude 15° 58' 19" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Arafat is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.0464, -15.9719 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arafat in Nouakchott South. For broader context, explore the Nouakchott South state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arafat is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arafat sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nouakchott South.
The closest cities to Arafat include Tevragh Zeina, Ksar. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arafat, sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 07:35 PM, giving a day length of 12h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arafat's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arafat is approximately 2,009 km (1,248 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,691 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arafat — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Wala, New Caledonia, roughly 189 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
