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Ambovombe, Androy, Madagascar – Madagascar Flag

Current Date And Time In Ambovombe, Madagascar

Thursday, 30 July 2026
02:11:41 EAT
State: Androy
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 69,265
District: Ambovombe District

✈️ Ambovombe, Androy, Madagascar - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ambovombe, Androy, Madagascar using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Ambovombe.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Ambovombe with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Ambovombe — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Madagascar, which includes Ambovombe, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Madagascar before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Madagascar's time zone +03:00, country calling code +261 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MG. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Ambovombe.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+03:00
📞 Country Calling Code+261
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MG

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Madagascar — police 117, ambulance 124, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Ambovombe. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Ambovombe.

🚔
Police
117
🚑
Ambulance
124
🚒
Fire
118

📊 Madagascar At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Madagascar — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.501
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
63.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
74.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$545
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Madagascar development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Ambovombe for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ambovombe
Regional Airport • FTU
Tôlanaro Airport
Tôlanaro, MG
89
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Ambovombe's exact coordinates, or Ambovombe-Androy's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Ambovombe From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ambovombe to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,689 km3,535 mi~ 7h 27m
Singapore (Singapore)6,869 km4,268 mi~ 8h 50m
Paris (France)9,306 km5,783 mi~ 11h 42m
London (United Kingdom)9,646 km5,994 mi~ 12h 06m
Sydney (Australia)9,746 km6,056 mi~ 12h 13m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,274 km7,005 mi~ 14h 01m
Tokyo (Japan)11,907 km7,399 mi~ 14h 46m
New York (United States)14,280 km8,873 mi~ 17h 33m
Toronto (Canada)14,716 km9,144 mi~ 18h 04m
Los Angeles (United States)18,211 km11,316 mi~ 22h 10m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Ambovombe, Madagascar is set to Eastern Africa Time (EAT) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Ambovombe requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern Africa Time (EAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time2:11 AM on Thursday, July 30, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ambovombe to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:11 AM on Thursday in Ambovombe. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Ambovombe right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Ambovombe
New York (United States)Wed, 7:11 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Wed, 4:11 PM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Wed, 7:11 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Thu, 12:11 AM2h behind
Paris (France)Thu, 1:11 AM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Thu, 3:11 AM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Thu, 7:11 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Thu, 8:11 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Thu, 9:11 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Thu, 11:11 AM9h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Ambovombe — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ambovombe is the Malagasy ariary (MGA), written as Ar. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Ar 4,320.78
MGA
€ 1 Euro
Ar 4,952.17
MGA
£ 1 British Pound
Ar 5,773.86
MGA
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Ar 3,002.86
MGA
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Ar 3,076.71
MGA

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 30, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ambovombe

Knowing which languages are used in Ambovombe helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
FrenchMalagasy

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Ambovombe. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Amboasary (Anosy, Madagascar)21 mi34 kmENE
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Tsiombe (Androy, Madagascar)39 mi62 kmWSW
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Jafaro (Androy, Madagascar)40 mi64 kmWNW
⬆️
Kopoky (Androy, Madagascar)55 mi89 kmWest (W)
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Tôlanaro (Anosy, Madagascar)57 mi92 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ambovombe

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ambovombe is the Petra (Jordan), about 6,275 km away. Straight-line distances from Ambovombe to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,275 km3,899 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,754 km4,197 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,219 km5,107 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,880 km5,518 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China10,255 km6,372 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,119 km7,530 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,366 km9,548 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Ambovombe shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Androy and Madagascar. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Androy Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Androy, including major hub cities.
✈️ Madagascar Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Madagascar.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Ambovombe, Madagascar runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Ambovombe and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Ambovombe.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 Ambovombe's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ambovombe

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Ambovombe. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Ambovombe — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ambovombe

Ambovombe keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Madagascar. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Ambovombe

The closest airport to Ambovombe is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), about 89 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Ambovombe From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ambovombe needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Ambovombe gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ambovombe

Ambovombe rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Ambovombe — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Ambovombe

ℹ️ Ambovombe OverviewSee the full profile of Ambovombe — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Ambovombe MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Ambovombe for distance and direction.
💰 Ambovombe CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ambovombe

What side of the road do people drive on in Ambovombe?

Ambovombe, like the rest of Madagascar, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Ambovombe use?

Ambovombe runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Ambovombe?

In Ambovombe, reach police on 117, ambulance on 124, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Ambovombe?

Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) is the nearest airport to Ambovombe, about 89 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Ambovombe in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Ambovombe runs on Eastern Africa Time (UTC +03:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Ambovombe?

Ambovombe shares the official and regional languages of Androy and Madagascar — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Ambovombe?

No — Ambovombe uses the Malagasy ariary (MGA), symbol Ar. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Ambovombe currency page for live rates.