PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Ashgabat
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Turkmenistan Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Ashgabat
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+5
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Turkmenistan
- Region
- Ashgabat
- Population
- 1,030,063
- Coordinates
- 37.95° N, 58.38° E
- Elevation
- 219 m
Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan, with a population of about 1,030,063. It uses the Turkmenistan Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Ashgabat).
Ashgabat does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+5 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Lahore, Karachi, Tashkent, Almaty, Astana, Dushanbe.
Because Ashgabat lies at 37.95° N, 58.38° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 48 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 32 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:44 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 8:18 AM | 5:50 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ashgabat in?
Ashgabat is in the Turkmenistan Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Ashgabat. The UTC offset is UTC+5.
Does Ashgabat have daylight saving time?
No. Ashgabat stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Ashgabat and New York?
In January New York is 10 hours behind Ashgabat, and in July it is 9 hours behind Ashgabat, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Ashgabat and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 13 hours behind Ashgabat, and in July it is 12 hours behind Ashgabat, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ashgabat?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:44 AM and sets at about 8:32 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 8:18 AM and sets at about 5:50 PM (local time).