Sun Times in Antananarivo
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Antananarivo?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Antananarivo (Indian/Antananarivo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Antananarivo?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Antananarivo (Indian/Antananarivo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Antananarivo?
Golden hour times for Antananarivo are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Antananarivo?
The day length for Antananarivo is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Antananarivo?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Antananarivo is shown in the times above (Indian/Antananarivo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Antananarivo?
Sunset and dusk times for Antananarivo are displayed above (Indian/Antananarivo). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Antananarivo?
Twilight duration in Antananarivo varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Antananarivo?
The earliest sunrise in Antananarivo in 2026 is at 5:03 AM on November 17 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Antananarivo?
The latest sunset in Antananarivo in 2026 is at 6:33 PM on January 11 (Indian/Antananarivo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Antananarivo?
After sunset in Antananarivo, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Antananarivo shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Antananarivo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Antananarivo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:24 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 09m |
| February | 5:42 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 42m |
| March | 5:52 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 40m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 14m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 00m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 06m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 28m |
| September | 5:45 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 59m |
| October | 5:20 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 31m |
| November | 5:04 AM | 6:04 PM | 13h 00m |
| December | 5:07 AM | 6:22 PM | 13h 16m |