Does Mahajanga observe daylight saving time?

No. Mahajanga stays on UTC+03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Mahajanga and London?

London is 3 hours behind Mahajanga right now. During the year the gap varies between 2 hours and 3 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Mahajanga?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Mahajanga overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Mahajanga's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Mahajanga's for 5 hours today (12:00–17:00 Mahajanga time).

Current Time in Mahajanga, Madagascar — EAT

UTC+03:00No clock changesIndian/Antananarivo

Mahajanga, Madagascar

12:21:13 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Mahajanga, Madagascar is 12:21 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Mahajanga is on EAT (UTC+03:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Mahajanga

Time zone and daylight saving time in Mahajanga

Time zone (IANA): Indian/Antananarivo
Current offset: EAT (UTC+03:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Mahajanga does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+03:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:16 AM

Sunset

06:00 PM

Day length

12h 44m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:38 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 13h 4m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 12m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Mahajanga	Overlap with Mahajanga
New York	16:21	−8 h	17:00–01:00	None
London	21:21	−3 h	12:00–20:00	5 h (12:00–17:00)
Lagos	22:21	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Johannesburg	23:21	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Dubai	01:21	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Mumbai	02:51	+2 h 30 min	06:30–14:30	5 h 30 min (09:00–14:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Mahajanga

In 49 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 56 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public
In 143 days
Martyrs' Day
Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Public

Airports near Mahajanga

Ivato International Airport TNR364 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mahajanga observe daylight saving time?: No. Mahajanga stays on UTC+03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Mahajanga and London?: London is 3 hours behind Mahajanga right now. During the year the gap varies between 2 hours and 3 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Mahajanga?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Mahajanga overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Mahajanga's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Mahajanga's for 5 hours today (12:00–17:00 Mahajanga time).

Time in other cities, compared with Mahajanga

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