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Hamoud, Assaba, Mauritania – Mauritania Flag

Current Date And Time In Hamoud, Mauritania

Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:46:08 GMT
State: Assaba
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,547

✈️ Hamoud, Assaba, Mauritania - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Hamoud, Assaba, Mauritania using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Hamoud.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Hamoud with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Hamoud — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Mauritania, which includes Hamoud, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Mauritania before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Mauritania's time zone +00:00, country calling code +222 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MR. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Hamoud.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+222
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MR

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Mauritania — police 117, ambulance 101, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Hamoud. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Hamoud.

🚔
Police
117
🚑
Ambulance
101
🚒
Fire
118

📊 Mauritania At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Mauritania — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.556
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
68.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
59.5%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,110
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
10.3%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Mauritania development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Hamoud for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Hamoud
Regional Airport • KYS
Kayes Dag Dag Airport
Kayes, ML
129
km away
Nearest to Kiffa (Capital)
Regional Airport • BXE
Bakel Airport
Bakel, SN
228
km from Kiffa

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Hamoud's exact coordinates, or Kiffa's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Hamoud From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hamoud to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)3,903 km2,425 mi~ 5h 21m
London (United Kingdom)4,115 km2,557 mi~ 5h 35m
New York (United States)6,575 km4,086 mi~ 8h 29m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,975 km4,334 mi~ 8h 57m
Toronto (Canada)7,044 km4,377 mi~ 9h 02m
Los Angeles (United States)10,509 km6,530 mi~ 13h 07m
Singapore (Singapore)12,669 km7,872 mi~ 15h 39m
Tokyo (Japan)13,552 km8,421 mi~ 16h 42m
Sydney (Australia)17,350 km10,781 mi~ 21h 10m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,577 km10,922 mi~ 21h 26m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Hamoud, Mauritania is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with a current offset of UTC +00:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Hamoud requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGreenwich Mean Time (GMT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +00:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time3:46 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Hamoud to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:46 PM on Sunday in Hamoud. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Hamoud right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Hamoud
New York (United States)Sun, 11:46 AM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 8:46 AM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 11:46 AM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:46 PM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 5:46 PM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:46 PM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:46 PM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 12:46 AM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 1:46 AM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 3:46 AM12h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Hamoud — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Hamoud is the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU), written as UM. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
UM 40.08
MRU
€ 1 Euro
UM 45.58
MRU
£ 1 British Pound
UM 53.38
MRU
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
UM 27.97
MRU
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
UM 28.42
MRU

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Hamoud

Knowing which languages are used in Hamoud helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Arabic
National language(s):
FulaSoninkeWolof

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Hamoud. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Ould Yenjé (Guidimaka, Mauritania)15 mi24 kmWSW
⬆️
Kankossa (Assaba, Mauritania)21 mi33 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
El ’Ayoûn (Assaba, Mauritania)23 mi37 kmESE
⬆️
Bouly (Guidimaka, Mauritania)29 mi47 kmSW
⬆️
Chkata (Assaba, Mauritania)42 mi67 kmSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Hamoud

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Hamoud is the Colosseum (Italy), about 3,714 km away. Straight-line distances from Hamoud to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy3,714 km2,308 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,037 km3,130 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,505 km3,420 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru7,436 km4,620 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico8,085 km5,024 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,179 km5,704 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China11,766 km7,311 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Hamoud shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Assaba and Mauritania. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Assaba Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Assaba, including major hub cities.
✈️ Mauritania Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Mauritania.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Hamoud, Mauritania runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Hamoud and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Hamoud.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 Hamoud's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Hamoud

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Hamoud. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Hamoud — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Hamoud

Hamoud keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Mauritania. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Hamoud

The closest airport to Hamoud is Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS), about 129 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Hamoud From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Hamoud needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Hamoud gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Hamoud

Hamoud rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Hamoud — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Hamoud

ℹ️ Hamoud OverviewSee the full profile of Hamoud — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Hamoud MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Hamoud for distance and direction.
💰 Hamoud CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Hamoud

What side of the road do people drive on in Hamoud?

Hamoud, like the rest of Mauritania, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Hamoud use?

Hamoud runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Hamoud?

In Hamoud, reach police on 117, ambulance on 101, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Hamoud?

Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) is the nearest airport to Hamoud, about 129 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Hamoud in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Hamoud runs on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Hamoud?

Hamoud shares the official and regional languages of Assaba and Mauritania — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Hamoud?

No — Hamoud uses the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU), symbol UM. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Hamoud currency page for live rates.