Current local time in Mahajanga, Madagascar
The live clock above shows the time in Mahajanga. Mahajanga is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Region | Mahajanga |
| Population | about 145,000 |
| Coordinates | 15.67° S, 46.34° E |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mahajanga 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 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:20 AM | 5:32 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 5:44 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:24 PM | 13 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mahajanga at about 12:03 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes behind the sun, because Mahajanga sits at 46.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Mahajanga time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mahajanga |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mahajanga |
|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo | 382 km (237 mi) | same time |
| Toamasina | 429 km (266 mi) | same time |
| Antsirabe | 470 km (292 mi) | same time |
| Nacala, Mozambique | 618 km (384 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Fianarantsoa | 646 km (401 mi) | same time |
| Pemba, Mozambique | 694 km (431 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Nampula, Mozambique | 758 km (471 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Toliara | 899 km (558 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Madagascar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mahajanga in?
Mahajanga is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Mahajanga have daylight saving time?
Mahajanga doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mahajanga when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mahajanga's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 5 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).