Country in Africa

Current Local Time in Madagascar

Current local time and time zone in Madagascar, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

⛅ 70°F now🕔 11:07 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 30 million

Current local time in Madagascar

11:07 AM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time zoneIndian/Antananarivo
UTC offsetUTC+03:00
UTC now8:07 AM
Sunrise5:31 AM
Sunset5:47 PM

Clock is rendered server-side and refreshes on page load.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:31 AM
Sunset5:47 PM
Daylight12h 16m
Solar noon11:39 AM
Golden hour (am)5:31 AM - 6:31 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:47 PM - 5:47 PM
Blue hour (am)5:01 AM - 5:31 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:47 PM - 6:17 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 79%
Moonrise10:35 PM
Moonset8:55 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Madagascar

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates18°52′45.1″S 47°30′28.4″E (-18.8792, 47.5079)
CapitalAntananarivo
Population30.000.000
Area226.658 sq mi
ISO codeMG
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3MDG
CurrencyMalagasy ariary (MGA)
LanguagesMalagasy, French
Calling code+261
Time zoneIndian/Antananarivo
Local time11:07 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Madagascar is a country in Africa. Madagascar is a country in Africa with its capital at Antananarivo. It has a population of about 30 million. The capital is Antananarivo.

Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Madagascar with partly cloudy. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 59°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 29%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Madagascar is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. November is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 51°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 5.2°F below the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Madagascar today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Madagascar

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 18°52′45.1″S 47°30′28.4″E (-18.8792, 47.5079)

Explore Madagascar

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Time Zone for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Madagascar?

Madagascar is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -18.8792, 47.5079. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Madagascar right now?

It is currently 70°F (21°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 52% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Madagascar?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Madagascar, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Madagascar in?

Madagascar observes Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:07 AM.

How many people live in Madagascar?

Madagascar has a population of approximately 30 million.

Related articles

Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 11:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

More from Davil Hofile