Antsirabe — time and weather
Antsirabe is a city in Madagascar, in the Indian/Antananarivo time zone. This page shows the current local time in Antsirabe and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Antsirabe
Local time in Antsirabe is based on the Indian/Antananarivo time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Madagascar is a huge island off Africa with unique wildlife: lemurs, baobabs and endemic species.
More about the country: Madagascar →What to see in Antsirabe
Sights and historical places
- The painted cycle-rickshaws ('pousse-pousse') and pedicabs, the symbol of Antsirabe and the favourite way to get around.
- The colonial-era railway station and broad boulevards that give the town its distinctive old-world look.
- The thermal springs that earned the town the nickname of the 'Malagasy Vichy'.
- The crater lakes of Tritriva and Andraikiba nearby, with their legends and turquoise water.
Museums
- Artisans' workshops where souvenirs are made before visitors' eyes from zebu horn, semi-precious stones and recycled metal.
- A museum of minerals and gemstones reflecting the region's rich geological resources.
- An ethnographic corner on the Betsileo people with traditional costumes and household objects.
Where to spend time
- A ride on a 'pousse-pousse' through the quiet streets and broad boulevards of the historic centre.
- Bathing and relaxing at the thermal springs and in the waters of the crater lakes.
- Walks through the surrounding rice terraces and villages of the Betsileo people.
Local cuisine
In the cool highlands try hearty dishes of rice and brèdes greens, local zebu beef, cheeses and yoghurts, as well as fresh bread and pastries inherited from French cuisine.