What time zone is Manakara in?

Manakara uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Indian/Antananarivo.

Does Manakara observe daylight saving time?

No. Manakara uses EAT (UTC+3) all year.

Current Time in Manakara, Vatovavy Fitovinany, Madagascar

11:16:07 AM

11:16:07

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Indian/Antananarivo

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Time zone details

Manakara does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Manakara

Sunrise5:07 AMSolar noon11:31 AMSunset5:56 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Manakara in the next 12 monthsView schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: Madagascar
Administrative area: Fitovinany Region
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)

Practical

Country languages: French, Malagasy
Dialing code: +261
Population: 46,850
Elevation: Approximately 7 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 22° 08' S / 48° 00' E

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Manakara follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Antananarivo

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Clock changes in Manakara

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:07 AM
Solar noon: 11:31 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 50 min1 min 11 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:43 AM – 6:20 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:16 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:49 AM – 7:15 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:07 AM (east, 104.1°)
Sunset: 5:56 PM (west, 255.7°)
Day length: 12 hr 50 min1 min 11 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:31 AM (80.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:43 AM – 6:20 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:16 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:49 AM – 7:15 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:30 PM (northeast, 64.1°)
Moonset: 5:37 AM (northwest, 293.3°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	5:07 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 50 min	1 min 11 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:06 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 51 min	1 min 10 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:05 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 52 min	1 min 10 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:05 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 53 min	1 min 10 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:04 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 55 min	1 min 9 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:03 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 56 min	1 min 9 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:03 AM	6:00 PM	12 hr 57 min	1 min 7 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Madagascar

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Manakara, Vatovavy Fitovinany, Madagascar

Mananjary AirportMNJMedium airport · Serves Mananjary111 km north-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · MNJ / FMSM

About 111 km (69.1 mi) north-northeast of Manakara

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Manakara in?: Manakara uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Indian/Antananarivo.
When is the next clock change in Manakara?: No clock changes are scheduled for Manakara in the next 12 months
Does Manakara observe daylight saving time?: No. Manakara uses EAT (UTC+3) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Manakara?: Manakara is UTC+3 all year