Madagascar facts
| Capital | Antananarivo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa |
| Area | 587,041 km² · 226,658 sq mi · 145,060,766 acres |
| Languages | French, Malagasy |
| Demonym | Malagasy |
| Currency | Malagasy Ariary (MGA) |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +261 |
| Internet domain | .mg |
| Capital coordinates | -18.9137, 47.5361 |
Time difference
Antananarivo is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Madagascar is about 6.3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Madagascar is about 2.4 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Antananarivo to Washington, D.C.: about 14,279 km (8,872 mi) as the crow flies.
- Antananarivo to London: about 9,094 km (5,651 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
How big is Madagascar?
Madagascar covers about 587,041 km² (226,658 sq mi), ranking 45 of 196 countries by area. It is about 6.3% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.4 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Madagascar in?
Antananarivo uses UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) today. When it is noon in Antananarivo, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Madagascar use?
Madagascar uses the Malagasy Ariary (MGA).
What is the country code for Madagascar?
The international calling code is +261. From the United States dial 011 261 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 261.
What language is spoken in Madagascar?
Official or national languages: French, Malagasy.