Timezones in Madagascar 
Madagascar Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Madagascar from anywhere in the world. Madagascar follows a single official timezone: EAT (East Africa Time, UTC+03:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Madagascar
East Africa Time
Friday, October 16, 2026
05:23:12 AM
Madagascar Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Madagascar, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian/Antananarivo | EAT | East Africa Time | UTC+03:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 7 Cities in Madagascar
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antananarivo Analamanga, Madagascar | 05:23:12 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Indian/Antananarivo | 1,349,501 |
| 2 | Toamasina Atsinanana, Madagascar | 05:23:12 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Indian/Antananarivo | 345,107 |
| 3 | Antsirabe Vakinankaratra, Madagascar | 05:23:12 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Indian/Antananarivo | 260,907 |
| 4 | Mahajanga Boeny, Madagascar | 05:23:12 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Indian/Antananarivo | 260,556 |
| 5 | Fianarantsoa Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar | 05:23:12 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Indian/Antananarivo | 203,105 |
| 6 | Toliara Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar | 05:23:12 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Indian/Antananarivo | 178,725 |
| 7 | Antsiranana Diana, Madagascar | 05:23:12 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Indian/Antananarivo | 136,959 |