Turkmenistan flagCurrent Time in Turkmenistan

Check local time in Ashgabat and all Turkmenistan cities. Turkmenistan uses TMT (UTC+5).

Turkmenistan Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Ashgabat
👥 Population
6M
💰 Currency
m Turkmenistan Manat
📞 Phone Code
+993
🗣️ Official Languages
Turkmen

🕐 Time Zones in Turkmenistan

TMT (UTC+5)

Turkmenistan uses Turkmenistan Time (UTC+5). Ashgabat is the marble-clad capital city.

Daylight Saving Time observance in Turkmenistan varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

🏙️ Major Cities in Turkmenistan (1 cities)

Ashgabat
Ashgabat

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞 Best Time to Call Turkmenistan

Calling Turkmenistan from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Turkmenistan. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.

Standard business hours in Turkmenistan are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Turkmenistan

When traveling to Turkmenistan, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1-2 days to adjust to the time difference. Most Turkmenistan hotels will have alarm clocks, but setting your phone to local time immediately upon arrival helps. The primary language is Turkmen. Business meetings often start punctually, so account for traffic when planning.

🎯 Interesting Facts About Time in Turkmenistan

  • •Despite its size, Turkmenistan uses only one time zone, simplifying scheduling across the entire country.
  • •The capital Ashgabat is the political center of Turkmenistan with a total national population of 6M.
  • •Many Asian countries, including Turkmenistan, historically based their time zones on Beijing or Tokyo time during different periods.
  • •Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • •The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan uses a single time zone (TMT (UTC+5)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Ashgabat serves as the political and often economic center of Turkmenistan. Major business activities are spread across cities including Ashgabat.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Turkmenistan, it's important to consider the time zone difference. TMT (UTC+5) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan uses the Turkmenistan Manat (m) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +993.The official language is Turkmen.

🏙️ Cities in TurkmenistanTurkmenistan flag

Explore local time in 1 city across Turkmenistan

Ashgabat
Ashgabat

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Turkmenistan

What time zone is Turkmenistan in?

Turkmenistan uses TMT (UTC+5). The capital Ashgabat uses TMT (UTC+5).

Does Turkmenistan observe Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time observance in Turkmenistan varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

What is the best time to call Turkmenistan from the US?

Calling Turkmenistan from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Turkmenistan. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.

What are typical business hours in Turkmenistan?

Standard business hours in Turkmenistan are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.