Current Time in Madagascar 🇲🇬

Q: What time is it in Madagascar right now?

The current local time in Madagascar is 04:23:58 EAT on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The country uses the Indian/Antananarivo time zone.

Q: How many time zones does Madagascar use?

Madagascar spans 2 time zones: Africa/Nairobi, Indian/Antananarivo.

Q: What is the capital of Madagascar?

The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the current local time is 04:23:58.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Antananarivo today?

Today in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar: sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 17:43 local time.

Q: Does Madagascar observe Daylight Saving Time?

No — Madagascar does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.

Q: When is the next public holiday in Madagascar?

The next public holiday in Madagascar is All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — in 54 days.

Q: How many cities in Madagascar are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Madagascar (out of 100 total in our database).

Q: When is the next solar eclipse visible globally for Madagascar viewers?

The next solar eclipse is on Saturday, February 6, 2027 — Annular Solar Eclipse — South America, Africa. From Madagascar, visibility depends on your latitude — check the eclipse tracker for a path-of-totality map. That's 151 days from today.

Continent: Africa

Capital City: Antananarivo

Largest Cities:

Time in Antananarivo (Pop. 1,300,000)
Time in Toamasina (Pop. 345,107)
Time in Antsirabe (Pop. 260,907)
Time in Mahajanga (Pop. 260,556)
Time in Fianarantsoa (Pop. 203,105)

ISO Alpha 2/3: MG, MDG

Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌

IANA Time Zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00)

Time Zones: EAT

Qibla Direction from Madagascar

From Antananarivo, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 349deg (N), about 4,559 km away. Check the Qibla direction in Madagascar on a live compass.

Time Zone Overview for Madagascar

Madagascar uses a single time zone.
Clocks in Antananarivo run about 10m behind local solar time.
The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time in Madagascar

Madagascar does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on EAT (UTC+3) all year round.

View daylight saving time changes for Madagascar →

Time Difference Between Antananarivo and Major Cities

Live local time and the difference from Antananarivo right now.

New York Mon 21:23 -7h

Los Angeles Mon 18:23 -10h

Chicago Mon 20:23 -8h

Toronto Mon 21:23 -7h

Sao Paulo Mon 22:23 -6h

London Tue 02:23 -2h

Paris Tue 03:23 -1h

Berlin Tue 03:23 -1h

Moscow Tue 04:23 same time

Dubai Tue 05:23 +1h

Mumbai Tue 06:53 +2h 30m

Singapore Tue 09:23 +5h

Hong Kong Tue 09:23 +5h

Tokyo Tue 10:23 +6h

Sydney Tue 11:23 +7h

Best Time to Call Madagascar

How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Antananarivo:

New York: 9:00-17:00 there is 16:00 to 00:00 in Antananarivo.
London: 9:00-17:00 there is 11:00 to 19:00 in Antananarivo.
Tokyo: 9:00-17:00 there is 03:00 to 11:00 in Antananarivo.

Daylight Hours in Antananarivo

In the capital, Antananarivo, the sun is up for 11h 51m today. Sunrise in Antananarivo is at 05:52 and sunset in Antananarivo is at 17:43.

Daylight ranges from about 10h 59m near the June solstice to 13h 16m near the December solstice.

Moon in Madagascar

See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Antananarivo and major cities across Madagascar.

View moonrise & moonset times for Madagascar →

Regions in Madagascar

Time in All Cities in Madagascar by alphabetical order

Time.now features the exact time for 100 cities in Madagascar.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Madagascar

Time now in Antananarivo Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Toamasina Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antsirabe Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Mahajanga Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Fianarantsoa Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Toliara Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antsiranana Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Sambava Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Imerintsiatosika Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antalaha Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Tôlanaro Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antanifotsy Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambovombe Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambilobe Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambanja Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Moramanga Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Morondava Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Hell-Ville Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambatondrazaka Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Amboasary Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Tsiroanomandidy Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Manakara Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambalavao Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Maroantsetra Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Fenoarivo Atsinanana Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambositra Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Soavinandriana Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ihosy Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Marovoay Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Vangaindrano Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antsohihy Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ampanihy Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Mahanoro Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambatofinandrahana Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Andilamena Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Soanierana Ivongo Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ikongo Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Vavatenina Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Faratsiho Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Mananara Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Nosy Varika Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Farafangana Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Andapa Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Betafo Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambato Boeny Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Amparafaravola Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambatolampy Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Bealanana Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antsohimbondrona Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Fandriana Tue 04:23:58

City	Current Time
Time now in Antananarivo	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Toamasina	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antsirabe	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Mahajanga	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Fianarantsoa	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Toliara	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antsiranana	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Sambava	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Imerintsiatosika	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antalaha	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Tôlanaro	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antanifotsy	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambovombe	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambilobe	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambanja	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Moramanga	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Morondava	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Hell-Ville	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambatondrazaka	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Amboasary	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Tsiroanomandidy	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Manakara	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambalavao	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Maroantsetra	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Fenoarivo Atsinanana	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambositra	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Soavinandriana	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ihosy	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Marovoay	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Vangaindrano	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antsohihy	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ampanihy	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Mahanoro	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambatofinandrahana	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Andilamena	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Soanierana Ivongo	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ikongo	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Vavatenina	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Faratsiho	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Mananara	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Nosy Varika	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Farafangana	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Andapa	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Betafo	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambato Boeny	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Amparafaravola	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Ambatolampy	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Bealanana	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Antsohimbondrona	Tue 04:23:58
Time now in Fandriana	Tue 04:23:58

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Madagascar

Africa/Nairobi Tue 04:23:58
Indian/Antananarivo Tue 04:23:58

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Nairobi	Tue 04:23:58
Indian/Antananarivo	Tue 04:23:58

Frequently Asked Questions about Madagascar

What time is it in Madagascar right now?

The current local time in Madagascar is 04:23:58 EAT on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The country uses the Indian/Antananarivo time zone.

How many time zones does Madagascar use?

Madagascar spans 2 time zones: Africa/Nairobi, Indian/Antananarivo.

What is the capital of Madagascar?

The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the current local time is 04:23:58.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Antananarivo today?

Today in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar: sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 17:43 local time.

Does Madagascar observe Daylight Saving Time?

No — Madagascar does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.

When is the next public holiday in Madagascar?

The next public holiday in Madagascar is All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — in 54 days.

How many cities in Madagascar are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Madagascar (out of 100 total in our database).

When is the next solar eclipse visible globally for Madagascar viewers?

The next solar eclipse is on Saturday, February 6, 2027 — Annular Solar Eclipse — South America, Africa. From Madagascar, visibility depends on your latitude — check the eclipse tracker for a path-of-totality map. That's 151 days from today.

Time Zone Converters used in Madagascar

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Sunrise and Sunset in Madagascar

Antananarivo

↑ 5:52 AM

↓ 5:43 PM
Toamasina

↑ 5:44 AM

↓ 5:36 PM
Antsirabe

↑ 5:54 AM

↓ 5:44 PM
Mahajanga

↑ 5:55 AM

↓ 5:49 PM
Fianarantsoa

↑ 5:55 AM

↓ 5:43 PM
Toliara

↑ 6:09 AM

↓ 5:56 PM
Antsiranana

↑ 5:42 AM

↓ 5:38 PM
Sambava

↑ 5:39 AM

↓ 5:34 PM
Imerintsiatosika

↑ 5:53 AM

↓ 5:44 PM
Antalaha

↑ 5:39 AM

↓ 5:33 PM
Tôlanaro

↑ 5:57 AM

↓ 5:42 PM
Antanifotsy

↑ 5:53 AM

↓ 5:43 PM
Ambovombe

↑ 6:00 AM

↓ 5:46 PM
Ambilobe

↑ 5:43 AM

↓ 5:39 PM
Ambanja

↑ 5:46 AM

↓ 5:41 PM
Moramanga

↑ 5:49 AM

↓ 5:40 PM
Morondava

↑ 6:05 AM

↓ 5:55 PM
Hell-Ville

↑ 5:46 AM

↓ 5:42 PM
Ambatondrazaka

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 5:40 PM
Amboasary

↑ 5:59 AM

↓ 5:45 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Antananarivo	↑ 5:52 AM	↓ 5:43 PM
Toamasina	↑ 5:44 AM	↓ 5:36 PM
Antsirabe	↑ 5:54 AM	↓ 5:44 PM
Mahajanga	↑ 5:55 AM	↓ 5:49 PM
Fianarantsoa	↑ 5:55 AM	↓ 5:43 PM
Toliara	↑ 6:09 AM	↓ 5:56 PM
Antsiranana	↑ 5:42 AM	↓ 5:38 PM
Sambava	↑ 5:39 AM	↓ 5:34 PM
Imerintsiatosika	↑ 5:53 AM	↓ 5:44 PM
Antalaha	↑ 5:39 AM	↓ 5:33 PM
Tôlanaro	↑ 5:57 AM	↓ 5:42 PM
Antanifotsy	↑ 5:53 AM	↓ 5:43 PM
Ambovombe	↑ 6:00 AM	↓ 5:46 PM
Ambilobe	↑ 5:43 AM	↓ 5:39 PM
Ambanja	↑ 5:46 AM	↓ 5:41 PM
Moramanga	↑ 5:49 AM	↓ 5:40 PM
Morondava	↑ 6:05 AM	↓ 5:55 PM
Hell-Ville	↑ 5:46 AM	↓ 5:42 PM
Ambatondrazaka	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 5:40 PM
Amboasary	↑ 5:59 AM	↓ 5:45 PM

Current Weather in Madagascar

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Madagascar

Population	26,262,368
Area	587,040 km²
ISO Numeric Code	450
FIPS Code	MA
Top Level Domain	.mg
Currency	Ariary (MGA)
Phone Prefix	+261
Country Code	+261
Postal Code Format	###
Postal Code Regex	`^(\d{3})$`
Languages	FR-MG (fr-MG), MG (mg)

Upcoming Public Holidays in Madagascar

This year, Madagascar observes 16 public holidays, with 15 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is All Saints' Day on 1 Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Assumption Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Madagascar to plan your schedule.

All Saints' Day 1 Nov • Sunday
Republic Day 11 Dec • Friday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 1 Jan • Friday
Women's Day 8 Mar • Monday
Easter Sunday 28 Mar • Sunday
Easter Monday; Martyrs' Day 29 Mar • Monday
Labor Day 1 May • Saturday
Ascension Day 6 May • Thursday
Whit Sunday 16 May • Sunday

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