Current Date And Time In Toliara, Madagascar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:48:47 EAT
State: Atsimo-Andrefana
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 178,725
District: Toliara I District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Toliara, a city in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Toliara — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Toliara | |
| District / County | Toliara I District | |
| State | Atsimo-Andrefana | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 178,725 | |
| Area | 16.00 km² (6.18 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Atsimo-Andrefana | #1 of 11 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 | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -23.35 | |
| Longitude | 43.67 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 23.35° S 43.667° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 21' 0" S 43° 40' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 21' S 43° 40' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Massinga, Mozambique (846 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 | 🔥 06:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 17m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo |
Toliara is a city situated in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar, within Africa. It falls under Toliara I District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Toliara as a State / Province 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 Atsimo-Andrefana
The latitude and longitude of Toliara pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Toliara on the map
Toliara 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 Toliara 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. › Toliara exchange rates
To ring a number in Toliara 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 Toliara and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Toliara ranks #1 of 11 cities in Atsimo-Andrefana. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Atsimo-Andrefana market. › Cities near Toliara
Toliara has a recorded population of approximately 178,725 people. That places it #1 of 11 cities with population data in Atsimo-Andrefana. Browse more cities in Atsimo-Andrefana for comparison.
Toliara spans approximately 16.00 square kilometers (6.18 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Toliara sits within Toliara I District, is part of Atsimo-Andrefana in Madagascar. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Toliara keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:31 AM and sets around 05:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Toliara price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Toliara currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Toliara lands you closest to Massinga, Mozambique, about 846 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Toliara sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.