Current Date And Time In Ambalavao, Madagascar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:20:32 EAT
State: Upper Matsiatra
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 45,784
District: Ambalavao
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ambalavao, a city in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ambalavao — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ambalavao | |
| District / County | Ambalavao | |
| State | Upper Matsiatra | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 45,784 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Upper Matsiatra | #2 of 6 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 | 1,009 | |
| In Feet | 3,311 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -21.83 | |
| Longitude | 46.93 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 21.833° S 46.933° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 49' 60" S 46° 55' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 50' S 46° 56' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Upper Matsiatra Capital | 45 km North-Northeast of Fianarantsoa | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Saint-Leu, Reunion (867 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 | 🔥 06:16 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:37 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo |
Ambalavao is a city situated in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar, within Africa. It falls under Ambalavao, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ambalavao 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 Upper Matsiatra
The latitude and longitude of Ambalavao pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,009 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ambalavao on the map
Ambalavao 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 Ambalavao 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. › Ambalavao exchange rates
To ring a number in Ambalavao 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 Ambalavao and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ambalavao ranks #2 of 6 cities in Upper Matsiatra. It lies about 45 km North-Northeast of Fianarantsoa, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Upper Matsiatra market. › Cities near Ambalavao
Ambalavao has a recorded population of approximately 45,784 people. That places it #2 of 6 cities with population data in Upper Matsiatra. Browse more cities in Upper Matsiatra for comparison.
Ambalavao sits within Ambalavao, is part of Upper Matsiatra in Madagascar. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ambalavao keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:16 AM and sets around 05:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ambalavao price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Ambalavao currency page.
Ambalavao is about 45 km North-Northeast of Fianarantsoa, the capital of Upper Matsiatra. See cities near Ambalavao for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ambalavao lands you closest to Saint-Leu, Reunion, about 867 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ambalavao sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.