UTC +05:00
- Currently observed in Turkmenistan
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The IANA time zone identifier for Turkmenistan is
Asia/Ashgabat
Time difference from Turkmenistan
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Turkmenistan (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Central Asia |
| ISO Code | TM / TKM |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Ashgabat |
| UTC Offset | +05:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | TMT - Turkmenistani Manat |
| Population | 5,900,000 |
| Area | 488,100 km² |
| Calling Code | ++993 |
| Languages | Turkmen |
| Cities | 4 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmenabat | 20:47 | Asia/Ashgabat | - |
| Mary | 20:47 | Asia/Ashgabat | - |
| Dashoguz | 20:47 | Asia/Ashgabat | - |
| Ashgabat | 20:47 | Asia/Ashgabat | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Turkmenistan? + −
The current local time in Turkmenistan is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Ashgabat,
currently at UTC+05:00 (+05:00).
The exact time right now is
20:47:55
on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Does Turkmenistan observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Turkmenistan is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+05:00 (+05:00).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Ashgabat zone entry.
What UTC offset is Turkmenistan? + −
Turkmenistan is currently at UTC+05:00,
using the abbreviation +05:00.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Ashgabat.
To convert a time to or from Turkmenistan, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Turkmenistan? + −
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
It uses the
Asia/Ashgabat IANA time zone.
See the Ashgabat time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Turkmenistan use? + −
Turkmenistan uses the Turkmenistani Manat
(
TMT) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++993.