PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Dushanbe
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Tajikistan Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Dushanbe
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+5
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Tajikistan
- Region
- Dushanbe
- Population
- 679,400
- Coordinates
- 38.54° N, 68.78° E
- Elevation
- 767 m
Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan, with a population of about 679,400. It uses the Tajikistan Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Dushanbe).
Dushanbe 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, Ashgabat.
Because Dushanbe lies at 38.54° N, 68.78° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 52 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 28 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:00 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 6:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:38 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dushanbe in?
Dushanbe is in the Tajikistan Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Dushanbe. The UTC offset is UTC+5.
Does Dushanbe have daylight saving time?
No. Dushanbe stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Dushanbe and New York?
In January New York is 10 hours behind Dushanbe, and in July it is 9 hours behind Dushanbe, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Dushanbe and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 13 hours behind Dushanbe, and in July it is 12 hours behind Dushanbe, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dushanbe?
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 5:00 AM and sets at about 7:52 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:38 AM and sets at about 5:06 PM (local time).