Current local time in Antananarivo, Madagascar
The live clock above shows the time in Antananarivo. Antananarivo is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Region | Antananarivo |
| Population | about 1.5 million |
| Coordinates | 18.92° S, 47.52° E |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Antananarivo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:53 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:21 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 5:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:25 PM | 13 h 16 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Antananarivo at about 11:58 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes behind the sun, because Antananarivo sits at 47.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Antananarivo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Antsirabe | 116 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Toamasina | 215 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Fianarantsoa | 283 km (176 mi) | same time |
| Mahajanga | 382 km (237 mi) | same time |
| Toliara | 633 km (394 mi) | same time |
| St.-Denis, Réunion | 857 km (533 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Nacala, Mozambique | 874 km (543 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Nampula, Mozambique | 970 km (603 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Madagascar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Antananarivo in?
Antananarivo is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Antananarivo have daylight saving time?
Antananarivo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Antananarivo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Antananarivo's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 10 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).