Time now in Madagascar

UTC+03:00 • Indian/Antananarivo (EAT)

Your device clock is 170ms ahead of the detected local time (Indian/Antananarivo, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

10:42:29
Friday, March 13, 2026, week 11

Time in Madagascar now

Madagascar has one official time zone: EAT (UTC+03:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Madagascar is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Madagascar?

Official time in Madagascar is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Madagascar

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Indian/Antananarivo UTC+03:00 Toamasina, Antsiranana, Toamasina I, Antsiranana, Toamasina II, Antsiranana

List of time zones used in Madagascar (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Indian/Antananarivo UTC+03:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Madagascar

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Madagascar depends on the region.

  • Toamasina, Antsiranana: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Madagascar use daylight saving time?

No. Madagascar does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Madagascar?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Madagascar have?
Madagascar has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Madagascar use daylight saving time?
No. Madagascar does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Madagascar time

To convert Madagascar time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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