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Current Date And Time In Antsiranana, Madagascar

Saturday, 25 July 2026
20:23:21 EAT
State: Melaky
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)

✈️ Antsiranana, Melaky, Madagascar - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Antsiranana, Melaky, 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 Antsiranana.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Madagascar, which includes Antsiranana, 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 Antsiranana.

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 Antsiranana. 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 Antsiranana.

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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 Antsiranana for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Antsiranana
Regional Airport • DIE
Arrachart Airport
Antisiranana, MG
3
km away
Nearest to Maintirano (Capital)
Local Airport • WTA
Tambohorano Airport
Tambohorano, MG
66
km from Maintirano

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

✈️ How Far Is Antsiranana From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Antsiranana 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)4,223 km2,624 mi~ 5h 43m
Singapore (Singapore)6,207 km3,857 mi~ 8h 03m
Paris (France)8,212 km5,103 mi~ 10h 25m
London (United Kingdom)8,539 km5,306 mi~ 10h 48m
Sydney (Australia)10,317 km6,411 mi~ 12h 53m
Tokyo (Japan)10,834 km6,732 mi~ 13h 30m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,121 km7,532 mi~ 15h 01m
New York (United States)13,686 km8,504 mi~ 16h 51m
Toronto (Canada)14,021 km8,712 mi~ 17h 15m
Los Angeles (United States)17,289 km10,743 mi~ 21h 05m

✈ 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 Antsiranana, 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 Antsiranana 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 Time8:23 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Antsiranana — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Antsiranana 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 Antsiranana

Knowing which languages are used in Antsiranana 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 Antsiranana. 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
Antsirambazaha (Melaky, Madagascar)0 mi0 kmNorth (N)
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Antsiranana (Diana, Madagascar)0 mi1 kmNNW
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Sadjoavato (Diana, Madagascar)21 mi33 kmSouth (S)
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Mahalina (Diana, Madagascar)35 mi57 kmWSW
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Antsohimbondrona (Diana, Madagascar)60 mi97 kmSSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Antsiranana

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Antsiranana is the Petra (Jordan), about 4,969 km away. Straight-line distances from Antsiranana 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, Jordan4,969 km3,088 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,377 km3,341 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,106 km4,416 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,010 km5,598 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,728 km6,045 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,004 km8,081 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,441 km9,594 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
States By Alphabets

🧭 Antsiranana's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Antsiranana

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Antsiranana

Antsiranana 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 Antsiranana

The closest airport to Antsiranana is Arrachart Airport (DIE), about 3 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 Antsiranana From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Antsiranana

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

🔎 Explore More About Antsiranana

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Antsiranana

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

Antsiranana, 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 Antsiranana use?

Antsiranana 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 Antsiranana?

In Antsiranana, 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 Antsiranana?

Arrachart Airport (DIE) is the nearest airport to Antsiranana, about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Antsiranana 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 Antsiranana?

Antsiranana shares the official and regional languages of Melaky 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 Antsiranana?

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