Current Date And Time In Antananarivo, Madagascar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Antananarivo, a city in Analamanga, Madagascar in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Antananarivo — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Antananarivo | |
| State | Analamanga | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,349,501 | |
| Area | 88.00 km² (33.98 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Analamanga | #1 of 19 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Malagasy Ariary | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MGA | |
| Symbol | Ar | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +261 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mg | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,274 | |
| In Feet | 4,180 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -18.91 | |
| Longitude | 47.54 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.914° S 47.536° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 54' 49" S 47° 32' 10" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 54.82' S 47° 32.17' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mbouini, Mayotte (707 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 101 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1625-01-01 |
Antananarivo is a city situated in Analamanga, Madagascar, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Antananarivo as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Analamanga
The latitude and longitude of Antananarivo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,274 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Antananarivo on the map
Antananarivo runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Antananarivo run on Malagasy Ariary (MGA), shown with the symbol Ar. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Antananarivo exchange rates
To ring a number in Antananarivo from outside Madagascar, dial +261 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Antananarivo and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Antananarivo ranks #1 of 19 cities in Analamanga. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Analamanga market. › Cities near Antananarivo
Antananarivo has a recorded population of approximately 1,349,501 people. That places it #1 of 19 cities with population data in Analamanga. Browse more cities in Analamanga for comparison.
Antananarivo spans approximately 88.00 square kilometers (33.98 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Antananarivo is part of Analamanga in Madagascar. It is classified as a National Capital.
Antananarivo keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:11 AM and sets around 05:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Antananarivo price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Antananarivo currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Antananarivo lands you closest to Mbouini, Mayotte, about 707 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Antananarivo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.