Nairobi×Antananarivo
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Nairobi, it's that in Antananarivo.
When it's 8:00 am in Nairobi, it's 8:00 am in Antananarivo — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Nairobi, it's 10:00 am in Antananarivo — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Nairobi, it's 12:00 pm in Antananarivo — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Nairobi, it's 3:00 pm in Antananarivo — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Nairobi, it's 5:00 pm in Antananarivo — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Nairobi, it's 9:00 pm in Antananarivo — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Nairobi uses the KES (Sh) and Antananarivo uses the MGA (Ar). Language shifts too — English in Nairobi, French in Antananarivo. Be careful behind the wheel: Nairobi drives on the left, Antananarivo on the right.
- Country
- Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Madagascar
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary (MGA · Ar)
- Language
- French, Malagasy
- Calling code
- +261
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Nairobi and Antananarivo?
Nairobi and Antananarivo share the same offset (GMT+3), so there's no difference right now.
When it's 10 am in Nairobi, what time is it in Antananarivo?
Also 10:00 am — Nairobi and Antananarivo share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When it's 3 pm in Nairobi, what time is it in Antananarivo?
Also 3:00 pm — Nairobi and Antananarivo share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 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 Nairobi from Antananarivo?
About 2,276 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 3h 11m, 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 Nairobi and Antananarivo use?
Nairobi uses the Kenyan shilling (KES, Sh); Antananarivo uses the Malagasy ariary (MGA, Ar). 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 Nairobi from Antananarivo?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +254, 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 Nairobi and Antananarivo?
Nairobi primarily speaks English, Swahili; Antananarivo speaks French, Malagasy. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Nairobi and Antananarivo drive on the same side of the road?
No. Kenya drives on the left, Madagascar on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.