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Current Date And Time In Toliara, Madagascar

Monday, 27 July 2026
19:17:12 EAT
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 178,725
District: Toliara I District

✈️ Toliara, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Toliara, Atsimo-Andrefana, 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 Toliara.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Toliara 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 Toliara — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Madagascar, which includes Toliara, 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 Toliara.

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 Toliara. 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 Toliara.

🚔
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 Toliara for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Toliara
Regional Airport • TLE
Toliara Airport
Toliara, MG
7
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Toliara From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Toliara 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)5,542 km3,444 mi~ 7h 16m
Singapore (Singapore)7,052 km4,382 mi~ 9h 03m
Paris (France)9,015 km5,601 mi~ 11h 21m
London (United Kingdom)9,355 km5,813 mi~ 11h 45m
Sydney (Australia)10,064 km6,254 mi~ 12h 35m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,586 km7,199 mi~ 14h 23m
Tokyo (Japan)12,008 km7,462 mi~ 14h 53m
New York (United States)13,963 km8,676 mi~ 17h 11m
Toronto (Canada)14,398 km8,947 mi~ 17h 41m
Los Angeles (United States)17,892 km11,118 mi~ 21h 48m

✈ 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 Toliara, 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 Toliara 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 Time7:17 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Toliara to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:17 PM on Monday in Toliara. 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 Toliara 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 Toliara
New York (United States)Mon, 12:17 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 9:17 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 12:17 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 5:17 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 6:17 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 8:17 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Tue, 12:17 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 1:17 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 2:17 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 4:17 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 Toliara — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Toliara 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 4,300.59
MGA
€ 1 Euro
Ar 4,890.78
MGA
£ 1 British Pound
Ar 5,720.95
MGA
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Ar 3,007.21
MGA
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Ar 3,047.11
MGA

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Toliara

Knowing which languages are used in Toliara 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 Toliara. 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
Behompy (Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar)14 mi22 kmENE
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Anakao (Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar)22 mi35 kmSouth (S)
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Antanimena (Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar)31 mi49 kmESE
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Betioky (Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar)52 mi84 kmESE
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Sakaraha (Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar)63 mi102 kmENE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Toliara

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Toliara is the Petra (Jordan), about 6,033 km away. Straight-line distances from Toliara 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, Jordan6,033 km3,749 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,722 km4,177 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,932 km4,928 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,721 km5,419 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China10,291 km6,395 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,980 km7,444 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,104 km9,385 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Toliara, 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 Toliara and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Toliara.

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Toliara

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Toliara. 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 Toliara — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Toliara

Toliara 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 Toliara

The closest airport to Toliara is Toliara Airport (TLE), about 7 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 Toliara From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Toliara 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 Toliara gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Toliara

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

🔎 Explore More About Toliara

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Toliara

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

Toliara, 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 Toliara use?

Toliara 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 Toliara?

In Toliara, 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 Toliara?

Toliara Airport (TLE) is the nearest airport to Toliara, about 7 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Toliara 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 Toliara?

Toliara shares the official and regional languages of Atsimo-Andrefana 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 Toliara?

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