Current time in Madagascar

00:36:53
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Antananarivo
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Time zone of Madagascar

The time in Madagascar (Antananarivo) follows the Indian/Antananarivo time zone, currently UTC+3. 6 hours ahead of Brasília.

Madagascar
00:36:53
Brasília
18:36:53

How to call or schedule a meeting with Madagascar

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 in Madagascar; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 00:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time.

Madagascar: sunrise today at 05:10 · sunset at 17:56 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Antananarivo
Continent
Africa
Area
587,040 km² (226,657 sq mi)
Population
about 21 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Malagasy ariary (MGA)
Languages
French, Malagasy
Calling code
+261
Internet domain
.mg

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Madagascar?

6 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Madagascar changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Madagascar in?

Madagascar follows Indian/Antananarivo, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Antananarivo.

Does Madagascar have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Madagascar does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Madagascar from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time (15:00 to 18:00 in Madagascar).

What is the capital of Madagascar?

The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo. The country covers about 587,040 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Madagascar use?

The currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA). To call from abroad, dial +261 before the number. Websites use the .mg domain.