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 Fri 14:16:24
- Ambovombe Fri 14:16:24
- Antananarivo Fri 14:16:24
- Antsirabe Fri 14:16:24
- Antsiranana Fri 14:16:24
- Antsohihy Fri 14:16:24
- Fianarantsoa Fri 14:16:24
- Ihosy Fri 14:16:24
- Imerintsiatosika Fri 14:16:24
- Maevatanana Fri 14:16:24
- Mahajanga Fri 14:16:24
- Maintirano Fri 14:16:24
- Manakara Fri 14:16:24
- Maroantsetra Fri 14:16:24
- Moramanga Fri 14:16:24
- Morondava Fri 14:16:24
- Nosy Varika Fri 14:16:24
- Sambava Fri 14:16:24
- Toamasina Fri 14:16:24
- Toliara Fri 14:16:24
- Tsiroanomandidy Fri 14:16:24
- Tôlanaro Fri 14:16:24
- Vangaindrano Fri 14:16:24
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Ambositra | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Ambovombe | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Antananarivo | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Antsirabe | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Antsiranana | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Antsohihy | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Fianarantsoa | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Ihosy | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Imerintsiatosika | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Maevatanana | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Mahajanga | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Maintirano | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Manakara | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Maroantsetra | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Moramanga | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Morondava | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Nosy Varika | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Sambava | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Toamasina | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Toliara | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Tsiroanomandidy | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Tôlanaro | Fri 14:16:24 |
| Vangaindrano | Fri 14:16:24 |
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 clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Madagascar at a glance
| Current main time | 14:16 on Friday |
|---|---|
| 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 14:16 on Friday 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 data
This page connects Madagascar to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Antananarivo, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Madagascar 🇲🇬 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | MG / MDG |
| Capital city clock | Antananarivo |
| Cities shown | 23 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue 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.