Current Time in Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
Check the current local time anywhere in Turkmenistan. Below you'll find live clocks for Turkmenistan's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Ashgabat
- Ashgabat (Pop. 1,000,000)
- Türkmenabat (Pop. 234,817)
- Daşoguz (Pop. 166,500)
- Mary (Pop. 114,680)
- Balkanabat (Pop. 87,822)
ISO Alpha-2: TM
ISO Alpha-3: TKM
UTC Offset: UTC+05:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Turkmenistan
- Ashgabat Tue 21:26:49
- Balkanabat Tue 21:26:49
- Daşoguz Tue 21:26:49
- Mary Tue 21:26:49
- Tejen Tue 21:26:49
- Türkmenabat Tue 21:26:49
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Ashgabat | Tue 21:26:49 |
| Balkanabat | Tue 21:26:49 |
| Daşoguz | Tue 21:26:49 |
| Mary | Tue 21:26:49 |
| Tejen | Tue 21:26:49 |
| Türkmenabat | Tue 21:26:49 |
IANA time zones in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Ashgabat GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
- Asia/Ashkhabad GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
Does Turkmenistan have multiple time zones?
Yes. Turkmenistan uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Asia/Ashgabat | UTC+05:00 |
| Asia/Ashkhabad | UTC+05:00 |
Why this matters
A country name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in Turkmenistan at a glance
| Current main time | 21:26 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | +05 |
| Capital | Ashgabat |
| Cities tracked | 6 |
How many time zones does Turkmenistan have?
Turkmenistan keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+05:00.
Does Turkmenistan change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Turkmenistan stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Turkmenistan
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 17:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 04:00 UTC. If Turkmenistan has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Turkmenistan
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Ashgabat or another major city in Turkmenistan. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Turkmenistan
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat. The biggest cities in Turkmenistan include Ashgabat, Türkmenabat, Daşoguz, Mary and Balkanabat. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Turkmenistan has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Turkmenistan - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Turkmenistan have?
Turkmenistan uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Turkmenistan use daylight saving time?
No - Turkmenistan keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Turkmenistan right now?
It is about 21:26 on Tuesday in the main time zone of Turkmenistan. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Turkmenistan time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone signals
This page connects Turkmenistan to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Ashgabat, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | Turkmenistan 🇹🇲 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | TM / TKM |
| Capital city clock | Ashgabat |
| City pages in cluster | 6 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+05:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally to Ashgabat time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.