Current Time in Madagascar 🇲🇬
Capital City: Antananarivo
Largest Cities:
- Antananarivo (Pop. 1,349,501)
- Toamasina (Pop. 345,107)
ISO Alpha-2: MG
ISO Alpha-3: MDG
IANA Time Zone: Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00 · GMT+03:00)
Time Zones: EAT
Time Now in Major Cities in Madagascar
- Antananarivo Tue 05:15:20
- Toamasina Tue 05:15:20
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Antananarivo | Tue 05:15:20 |
| Toamasina | Tue 05:15:20 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Madagascar
- Indian/Antananarivo Tue 05:15:20
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Indian/Antananarivo | Tue 05:15:20 |
Information about Madagascar
| Population | 32,740,678 |
| Area | 587,040 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 450 |
| Continent Code | AF |
| Top Level Domain | .mg |
| Currency | (MGA) |
| Phone Prefix | +261 |
| Country Code | +261 |
Time in Madagascar — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Madagascar.
How many time zones does Madagascar have?
Madagascar currently uses one UTC offset. The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of Madagascar?
Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar. The capital uses the Indian/Antananarivo time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does Madagascar observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of Madagascar may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in Madagascar are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 2 cities across Madagascar. Each listed city links to its own page with the current local time, date, time zone and UTC offset.
What is the UTC offset for Madagascar?
Madagascar's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.