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
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:21:02 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 | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Indian/Antananarivo | 1,349,501 |
| 2 | Toamasina Atsinanana, Madagascar | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Indian/Antananarivo | 345,107 |
| 3 | Antsirabe Vakinankaratra, Madagascar | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Indian/Antananarivo | 260,907 |
| 4 | Mahajanga Boeny, Madagascar | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Indian/Antananarivo | 260,556 |
| 5 | Fianarantsoa Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Indian/Antananarivo | 203,105 |
| 6 | Toliara Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Indian/Antananarivo | 178,725 |
| 7 | Antsiranana Diana, Madagascar | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Indian/Antananarivo | 136,959 |