Current Date And Time In Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:06:16 EAT
State: Upper Matsiatra
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 203,105
District: Fianarantsoa I
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fianarantsoa, 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 Fianarantsoa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Fianarantsoa | |
| District / County | Fianarantsoa I | |
| State | Upper Matsiatra | |
| Country | Madagascar | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 203,105 | |
| Area | 86.05 km² (33.22 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Upper Matsiatra | #1 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 | 1,117 | |
| In Feet | 3,665 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -21.45 | |
| Longitude | 47.09 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 21.453° S 47.086° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 27' 10" S 47° 5' 8" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 27.16' S 47° 5.14' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Saint-Paul, Reunion (850 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 | 🔥 06:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:37 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 21m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Indian/Antananarivo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1830-01-01 |
Fianarantsoa is a city situated in Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar, within Africa. It falls under Fianarantsoa I, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Fianarantsoa 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 Upper Matsiatra
The latitude and longitude of Fianarantsoa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,117 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fianarantsoa on the map
Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa 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. › Fianarantsoa exchange rates
To ring a number in Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Fianarantsoa ranks #1 of 6 cities in Upper Matsiatra. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Upper Matsiatra market. › Cities near Fianarantsoa
Fianarantsoa has a recorded population of approximately 203,105 people. That places it #1 of 6 cities with population data in Upper Matsiatra. Browse more cities in Upper Matsiatra for comparison.
Fianarantsoa spans approximately 86.05 square kilometers (33.22 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Fianarantsoa sits within Fianarantsoa I, is part of Upper Matsiatra in Madagascar. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Fianarantsoa keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 05:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Fianarantsoa price in Malagasy ariary (MGA), written with the symbol Ar. Check live rates on our Fianarantsoa currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Fianarantsoa lands you closest to Saint-Paul, Reunion, about 850 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fianarantsoa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.