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Antananarivo, Madagascar: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Antananarivo, Madagascar. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sunrise is at 5:07 AM and sunset is at 6:01 PM (Indian/Antananarivo). The day lasts 12h 54m, solar noon is at 11:34 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:38 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:31 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 12:12 PM
Today’s solar times in Antananarivo
Dawn
4:44 AM
Sunrise
5:07 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:38 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:31 PM
Sunset
6:01 PM
Dusk
6:24 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 54m
Solar noon
11:34 AM
Coordinates
-18.9137, 47.5361
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -18.9137, longitude 47.5361, and the Indian/Antananarivo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Antananarivo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 54m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:07 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 55m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:05 AM | 6:05 PM | 13h 00m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 5:06 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 14m |
What these times mean
Antananarivo changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Antananarivo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:25 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 09m |
| February | 5:43 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 43m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:00 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 40m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 14m |
| June | 6:21 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 00m |
| July | 6:24 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 05m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 28m |
| September | 5:47 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 58m |
| October | 5:21 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 30m |
| November | 5:05 AM | 6:05 PM | 13h 00m |
| December | 5:08 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 15m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:04 AM
November 21
Latest sunset
6:34 PM
January 11
Longest day
13h 16m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 59m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Antananarivo with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2064 | 10:00 AM | 92.6% |
| Oct 4, 2070 | 10:08 AM | 97.3% |
| Sep 23, 2090 | 7:56 PM | 105.6% |
| Jun 2, 2095 | 1:07 PM | 103.3% |
| Sep 4, 2100 | 11:49 AM | 104% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Antananarivo today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Antananarivo, Madagascar is at 5:07 AM and sunset is at 6:01 PM (Indian/Antananarivo).
How long is the day in Antananarivo today?
Today in Antananarivo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 54m.
When is golden hour in Antananarivo?
Morning golden hour in Antananarivo ends at 5:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:31 PM.
What time is solar noon in Antananarivo?
Solar noon in Antananarivo is at 11:34 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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