Standard TimeEAT |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Indian/Antananarivo |
Ambato Afu time compared to Beijing time (China) |
5 hours ahead |
Ambatoafo, Madagascar: a fishing port town on the east coast
Ambatoafo, located in the Atsinanana region of northeastern Madagascar, is a small coastal town bordering the Indian Ocean. Located in a tropical rainforest climate zone, it is humid and rainy all year round, and is surrounded by dense vegetation with remarkable biodiversity.
Economy and Lifestyle
The local economy is based on fishing and agriculture, with the inhabitants engaged in traditional fishing and the cultivation of cash crops such as vanilla and cloves. The town retains its native Malagasy culture, with wooden fishing boats and colorful houses forming a unique seaside landscape.
Ecology and Transportation
Ambatoafo is close to part of the Masoala National Park, where endemic species such as lemurs and chameleons can be observed. The town is connected to port cities such as Toamasina by the RN5 highway. Infrastructure is relatively simple and visitors should be aware of road conditions during the rainy season.
Ambato Afu Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-28
Sunrise Time
05:42
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Sunset Time
18:05
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