Antananarivo×Port Louis
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Antananarivo uses the MGA (Ar) and Port Louis uses the MUR (₨). Conversations can stay in French, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Antananarivo drives on the right, Port Louis on the left.
- Country
- Madagascar
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary (MGA · Ar)
- Language
- French, Malagasy
- Calling code
- +261
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Mauritius
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR · ₨)
- Language
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Calling code
- +230
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Antananarivo and Port Louis?
Antananarivo is 1 hour ahead of Port Louis. Antananarivo runs on GMT+3 and Port Louis on GMT+4. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Antananarivo from Port Louis?
About 1,057 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 1h 45m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Antananarivo and Port Louis use?
Antananarivo uses the Malagasy ariary (MGA, Ar); Port Louis uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR, ₨). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Antananarivo from Port Louis?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +261, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Antananarivo and Port Louis?
Both Madagascar and Mauritius count French among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Antananarivo also has Malagasy; Port Louis adds English, Mauritian Creole.
Do Antananarivo and Port Louis drive on the same side of the road?
No. Madagascar drives on the right, Mauritius on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.