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Current Date And Time In Tsaratanana, Madagascar

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:38:23 EAT
State: Betsiboka
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 26,446
District: Tsaratanana

✈️ Tsaratanana, Betsiboka, Madagascar - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Tsaratanana, Betsiboka, 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 Tsaratanana.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Madagascar, which includes Tsaratanana, 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 Tsaratanana.

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 Tsaratanana. 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 Tsaratanana.

🚔
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 Tsaratanana for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Tsaratanana
Local Airport • TTS
Tsaratanana Airport
Tsaratanana, MG
6
km away
Nearest Major Airport
International Airport • MJN
Amborovy Airport
Mahajanga, MG
187
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Tsaratanana From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tsaratanana 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)4,743 km2,947 mi~ 6h 20m
Singapore (Singapore)6,478 km4,026 mi~ 8h 22m
Paris (France)8,559 km5,318 mi~ 10h 49m
London (United Kingdom)8,892 km5,525 mi~ 11h 13m
Sydney (Australia)10,169 km6,319 mi~ 12h 43m
Tokyo (Japan)11,262 km6,998 mi~ 14h
Auckland (New Zealand)11,875 km7,379 mi~ 14h 43m
New York (United States)13,867 km8,616 mi~ 17h 04m
Toronto (Canada)14,241 km8,849 mi~ 17h 30m
Los Angeles (United States)17,636 km10,958 mi~ 21h 30m

✈ 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 Tsaratanana, 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 Tsaratanana 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 Time6:38 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Tsaratanana to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:38 PM on Saturday in Tsaratanana. 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 Tsaratanana 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 Tsaratanana
New York (United States)Sat, 11:38 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:38 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:38 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 4:38 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 5:38 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 7:38 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 11:38 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:38 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:38 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:38 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 Tsaratanana — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Tsaratanana 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 4,307.50
MGA
€ 1 Euro
Ar 4,900.43
MGA
£ 1 British Pound
Ar 5,737.37
MGA
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Ar 3,006.63
MGA
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Ar 3,054.42
MGA

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Tsaratanana

Knowing which languages are used in Tsaratanana 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 Tsaratanana. 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
Betafo (Betsiboka, Madagascar)7 mi12 kmSouth (S)
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Ambatolampy (Betsiboka, Madagascar)32 mi51 kmSSW
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Mampikony (Sofia, Madagascar)49 mi78 kmNorth (N)
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Maevatanana (Betsiboka, Madagascar)55 mi89 kmWest (W)
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Bemaitso (Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar)59 mi95 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Tsaratanana

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Tsaratanana is the Petra (Jordan), about 5,401 km away. Straight-line distances from Tsaratanana 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, Jordan5,401 km3,356 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,887 km3,658 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,457 km4,634 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,373 km5,824 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,486 km5,894 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,651 km7,861 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,398 km9,568 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Tsaratanana

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Tsaratanana

Tsaratanana 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 Tsaratanana

The closest airport to Tsaratanana is Tsaratanana Airport (TTS), about 6 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 Tsaratanana From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Tsaratanana

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

🔎 Explore More About Tsaratanana

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Tsaratanana

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

Tsaratanana, 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 Tsaratanana use?

Tsaratanana 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 Tsaratanana?

In Tsaratanana, 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 Tsaratanana?

Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) is the nearest airport to Tsaratanana, about 6 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Tsaratanana 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 Tsaratanana?

Tsaratanana shares the official and regional languages of Betsiboka 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 Tsaratanana?

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