Current Date And Time In Befandriana, Madagascar
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:39:39 EAT
State: Sofia
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 18,596
District: Befandriana Nord
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Befandriana, a city in Sofia, Madagascar in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Befandriana — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Befandriana | |
| District / County | Befandriana Nord | |
| State | Sofia | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 18,596 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Sofia | #6 of 10 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 | 280 | |
| In Feet | 919 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -15.26 | |
| Longitude | 48.54 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.257° S 48.542° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 15' 24" S 48° 32' 33" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 15.4' S 48° 32.55' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sofia Capital | 73 km Northwest of Antsohihy | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mtsamoudou, Mayotte (444 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 | 🔥 06:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo |
Befandriana is a city situated in Sofia, Madagascar, within Africa. It falls under Befandriana Nord, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Befandriana as a Populated Place. 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 Sofia
The latitude and longitude of Befandriana pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 280 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Befandriana on the map
Befandriana 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 Befandriana 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. › Befandriana exchange rates
To ring a number in Befandriana 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 Befandriana and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Befandriana ranks #6 of 10 cities in Sofia. It lies about 73 km Northwest of Antsohihy, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sofia market. › Cities near Befandriana
Befandriana has a recorded population of approximately 18,596 people. That places it #6 of 10 cities with population data in Sofia. Browse more cities in Sofia for comparison.
Befandriana sits within Befandriana Nord, is part of Sofia in Madagascar. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Befandriana keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:03 AM and sets around 05:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Befandriana price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Befandriana currency page.
Befandriana is about 73 km Northwest of Antsohihy, the capital of Sofia. See cities near Befandriana for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Befandriana lands you closest to Mtsamoudou, Mayotte, about 444 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Befandriana sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.