Current local time in Toamasina, Madagascar
The live clock above shows the time in Toamasina. Toamasina is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Region | Toamasina |
| Population | about 208,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.18° S, 49.41° E |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Toamasina 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 | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:12 AM | 5:15 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 5:32 AM | 5:38 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:16 PM | 13 h 13 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Toamasina at about 11:51 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes behind the sun, because Toamasina sits at 49.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Toamasina time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Toamasina |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Toamasina |
|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo | 215 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Antsirabe | 311 km (193 mi) | same time |
| Mahajanga | 429 km (266 mi) | same time |
| Fianarantsoa | 436 km (271 mi) | same time |
| St.-Denis, Réunion | 701 km (435 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Toliara | 827 km (514 mi) | same time |
| Port Louis, Mauritius | 878 km (546 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Curepipe, Mauritius | 884 km (549 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Madagascar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Toamasina in?
Toamasina is in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Toamasina have daylight saving time?
Toamasina doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Toamasina when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Toamasina's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 18 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).