Current Time in Mahajanga
About Mahajanga
Mahajanga is located in Madagascar, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 260,556. It runs on Indian/Antananarivo time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Mahajanga does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryMadagascar
- Population260,556
- Latitude-15.7167°
- Longitude46.3167°
- Time zoneIndian/Antananarivo
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Mahajanga Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Mahajanga's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Mahajanga
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Daylight Saving Time
Mahajanga does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+3:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Mahajanga
What time zone is Mahajanga in?
Mahajanga, Madagascar uses the Indian/Antananarivo time zone. It is currently on EAT (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Mahajanga observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Mahajanga does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+3:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mahajanga today?
The sun rises at 5:29 AM and sets at 5:53 PM in Mahajanga today, giving 12h 23m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Mahajanga and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Mahajanga right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Mahajanga?
Mahajanga is currently UTC+3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.