Current Date And Time In Mahajanga, Madagascar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:09:28 EAT
State: Boeny
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 260,556
District: Mahajanga I
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mahajanga, a city in Boeny, Madagascar in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mahajanga — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Mahajanga | |
| District / County | Mahajanga I | |
| State | Boeny | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 260,556 | |
| Area | 53.00 km² (20.46 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Boeny | #1 of 5 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 | 20 | |
| In Feet | 66 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -15.72 | |
| Longitude | 46.32 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.717° S 46.317° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 43' 0" S 46° 19' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 43' S 46° 19' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mbouini, Mayotte (329 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 | 🔥 06:12 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:47 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo |
Mahajanga is a city situated in Boeny, Madagascar, within Africa. It falls under Mahajanga I, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Mahajanga 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 Boeny
The latitude and longitude of Mahajanga pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 20 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mahajanga on the map
Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga 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. › Mahajanga exchange rates
To ring a number in Mahajanga 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 Mahajanga and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Mahajanga ranks #1 of 5 cities in Boeny. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Boeny market. › Cities near Mahajanga
Mahajanga has a recorded population of approximately 260,556 people. That places it #1 of 5 cities with population data in Boeny. Browse more cities in Boeny for comparison.
Mahajanga spans approximately 53.00 square kilometers (20.46 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Mahajanga sits within Mahajanga I, is part of Boeny in Madagascar. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Mahajanga keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:12 AM and sets around 05:47 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Mahajanga price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Mahajanga currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Mahajanga lands you closest to Mbouini, Mayotte, about 329 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mahajanga sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.