Current local time in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
The live clock above shows the time in Fianarantsoa. Fianarantsoa is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Region | Fianarantsoa |
| Population | about 176,000 |
| Coordinates | 21.43° S, 47.08° E |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Fianarantsoa 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 | 5:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:28 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 5:41 AM | 5:47 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:32 PM | 13 h 26 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Fianarantsoa at about 12:00 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes behind the sun, because Fianarantsoa sits at 47.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Fianarantsoa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Fianarantsoa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fianarantsoa |
|---|---|---|
| Antsirabe | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Antananarivo | 283 km (176 mi) | same time |
| Toliara | 409 km (254 mi) | same time |
| Toamasina | 436 km (271 mi) | same time |
| Mahajanga | 646 km (401 mi) | same time |
| St.-Denis, Réunion | 870 km (540 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Nacala, Mozambique | 1,022 km (635 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Nampula, Mozambique | 1,080 km (671 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Madagascar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Fianarantsoa in?
Fianarantsoa is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Fianarantsoa have daylight saving time?
Fianarantsoa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Fianarantsoa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Fianarantsoa's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 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).