Current Time in Madagascar

Daily schedule of a person living in Madagascar

Time period (local time)	Activities
6:00-7:00	Wake up, get ready, have a light breakfast and gather information from newspapers and radio.
7:00-8:00	Commuting time. Many people walk or take the bus to work. Traffic jams can occur.
8:00-12:00	Morning work. This is the time when people concentrate on writing documents, attending meetings, answering phone calls, etc.
12:00-13:30	Lunch and break. Eat a leisurely meal from a packed lunch brought from home or at a restaurant.
13:30-16:30	Afternoon work. Visits and outside work are often done during this time.
16:30-18:00	Getting ready to go to work. After finishing their daily reports and clerical work, they leave work one after the other.
18:00-19:30	After returning home, they prepare dinner and spend time with their families. They often watch TV.
19:30-21:00	Dinner and relaxation. They spend time with their families and enjoy a relaxing time.
21:00-22:30	Getting ready for bed. They take a bath and prepare for the next day, and many people go to bed around 22:00.

Time period (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	They wake up, change into their uniforms, have breakfast, and get ready for school.
6:30-7:30	Walk or take the bus to school. In rural areas, some children leave quite early.
7:30-12:00	Morning classes. Core subjects such as French and mathematics are concentrated here.
12:00-13:00	Lunch break. Some students go home to eat lunch, while others have a light meal at school.
13:00-15:30	Afternoon classes. Science, art, and physical education are often held here.
15:30-17:00	Going home. Some students stay at school if they have club activities or extra classes.
17:00-18:30	Time to rest or do homework at home. This is also valued as time to spend with siblings.
18:30-20:00	Dinner and family time. It is common to watch TV together.
20:00-21:30	Getting ready for bed. Checking what to study and bring with you for the next day, and generally going to bed early.