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Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar – Madagascar Flag

Current Date And Time In Ihosy, Madagascar

Monday, 27 July 2026
17:23:03 EAT
State: Ihorombe
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 41,892
District: Ihosy

✈️ Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ihosy, Ihorombe, 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 Ihosy.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Madagascar, which includes Ihosy, 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 Ihosy.

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 Ihosy. 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 Ihosy.

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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 Ihosy for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ihosy
Regional Airport • WFI
Fianarantsoa Airport
Fianarantsoa, MG
148
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Ihosy From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ihosy 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)5,385 km3,346 mi~ 7h 05m
Singapore (Singapore)6,782 km4,214 mi~ 8h 44m
Paris (France)9,034 km5,613 mi~ 11h 23m
London (United Kingdom)9,372 km5,823 mi~ 11h 47m
Sydney (Australia)9,927 km6,168 mi~ 12h 26m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,508 km7,151 mi~ 14h 17m
Tokyo (Japan)11,739 km7,294 mi~ 14h 34m
New York (United States)14,110 km8,768 mi~ 17h 21m
Toronto (Canada)14,529 km9,028 mi~ 17h 51m
Los Angeles (United States)18,014 km11,193 mi~ 21h 57m

✈ 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 Ihosy, 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 Ihosy 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 Time5:23 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ihosy to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:23 PM on Monday in Ihosy. 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 Ihosy 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 Ihosy
New York (United States)Mon, 10:23 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 7:23 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 10:23 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 3:23 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 4:23 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 6:23 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 10:23 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 11:23 PM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 12:23 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 2:23 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 Ihosy — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ihosy 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 4,895.55
MGA
£ 1 British Pound
Ar 5,725.84
MGA
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Ar 3,008.97
MGA
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Ar 3,048.18
MGA

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ihosy

Knowing which languages are used in Ihosy 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 Ihosy. 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
Ranohira (Ihorombe, Madagascar)47 mi75 kmWest (W)
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Ivohibe (Ihorombe, Madagascar)49 mi78 kmEast (E)
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Ambalasoa (Anosy, Madagascar)50 mi80 kmSouth (S)
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Betroka (Anosy, Madagascar)60 mi96 kmSouth (S)
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Ambalavao (Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar)65 mi105 kmNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ihosy

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ihosy is the Petra (Jordan), about 5,973 km away. Straight-line distances from Ihosy 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, Jordan5,973 km3,712 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,493 km4,035 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,942 km4,935 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,994 km5,588 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China10,037 km6,237 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,252 km7,613 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,343 km9,534 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Ihosy

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ihosy

Ihosy 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 Ihosy

The closest airport to Ihosy is Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI), about 148 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 Ihosy From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ihosy

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

🔎 Explore More About Ihosy

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ihosy

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

Ihosy, 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 Ihosy use?

Ihosy 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 Ihosy?

In Ihosy, 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 Ihosy?

Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) is the nearest airport to Ihosy, about 148 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ihosy 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 Ihosy?

Ihosy shares the official and regional languages of Ihorombe 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 Ihosy?

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