Current Time in Madagascar 🇲🇬
Check the current local time anywhere in Madagascar. Below you'll find live clocks for Madagascar's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Antananarivo
- Antananarivo (Pop. 1,300,000)
- Toamasina (Pop. 345,107)
- Antsirabe (Pop. 260,907)
- Mahajanga (Pop. 260,556)
- Fianarantsoa (Pop. 203,105)
ISO Alpha-2: MG
ISO Alpha-3: MDG
UTC Offset: UTC+03:00
Time Zones: EAT
Current Time in Major Cities in Madagascar
- Ambositra Tue 19:19:43
- Ambovombe Tue 19:19:43
- Antananarivo Tue 19:19:43
- Antsirabe Tue 19:19:43
- Antsiranana Tue 19:19:43
- Antsohihy Tue 19:19:43
- Fianarantsoa Tue 19:19:43
- Ihosy Tue 19:19:43
- Imerintsiatosika Tue 19:19:43
- Maevatanana Tue 19:19:43
- Mahajanga Tue 19:19:43
- Maintirano Tue 19:19:43
- Manakara Tue 19:19:43
- Maroantsetra Tue 19:19:43
- Moramanga Tue 19:19:43
- Morondava Tue 19:19:43
- Nosy Varika Tue 19:19:43
- Sambava Tue 19:19:43
- Toamasina Tue 19:19:43
- Toliara Tue 19:19:43
- Tsiroanomandidy Tue 19:19:43
- Tôlanaro Tue 19:19:43
- Vangaindrano Tue 19:19:43
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Ambositra | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Ambovombe | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Antananarivo | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Antsirabe | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Antsiranana | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Antsohihy | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Fianarantsoa | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Ihosy | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Imerintsiatosika | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Maevatanana | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Mahajanga | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Maintirano | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Manakara | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Maroantsetra | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Moramanga | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Morondava | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Nosy Varika | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Sambava | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Toamasina | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Toliara | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Tsiroanomandidy | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Tôlanaro | Tue 19:19:43 |
| Vangaindrano | Tue 19:19:43 |
IANA time zones in Madagascar
Madagascar maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Africa/Nairobi EAT · UTC+03:00
- Indian/Antananarivo EAT · UTC+03:00
Does Madagascar have multiple time zones?
Yes. Madagascar uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Africa/Nairobi | UTC+03:00 |
| Indian/Antananarivo | UTC+03:00 |
Why this matters
A country name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in Madagascar at a glance
| Current main time | 19:19 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | EAT |
| Capital | Antananarivo |
| Cities tracked | 23 |
How many time zones does Madagascar have?
Madagascar keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+03:00.
Does Madagascar change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Madagascar stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Madagascar
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. If Madagascar has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Madagascar
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Antananarivo or another major city in Madagascar. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Madagascar
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo. The biggest cities in Madagascar include Antananarivo, Toamasina, Antsirabe, Mahajanga and Fianarantsoa. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Madagascar has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Madagascar - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Madagascar have?
Madagascar uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Madagascar use daylight saving time?
No - Madagascar keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Madagascar right now?
It is about 19:19 on Tuesday in the main time zone of Madagascar. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Madagascar time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone signals
This page connects Madagascar to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Antananarivo, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | Madagascar 🇲🇬 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | MG / MDG |
| Capital city clock | Antananarivo |
| City pages in cluster | 23 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally to Antananarivo time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.