Tajikistan facts
| Capital | Dushanbe |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Central Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 143,100 km² · 55,251 sq mi · 35,360,726 acres |
| Languages | Russian, Tajik |
| Demonym | Tadzhik |
| Currency | Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) |
| Time zone | Asia/Dushanbe · UTC+5 · 12:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +992 |
| Internet domain | .tj |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 38.5358, 68.779 |
Time difference
Dushanbe is on UTC+5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 12:00 a.m. |
| London | 8:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 7:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Tajikistan is about 1.5% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Tajikistan is about 58.9% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Dushanbe to Washington, D.C.: about 10,725 km (6,664 mi) as the crow flies.
- Dushanbe to London: about 5,391 km (3,350 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Tajikistan shares land borders with 4 countries: Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
How big is Tajikistan?
Tajikistan covers about 143,100 km² (55,251 sq mi), ranking 94 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.5% of the size of the United States. It is about 58.9% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Tajikistan in?
Dushanbe uses UTC+5 (Asia/Dushanbe) today. When it is noon in Dushanbe, it is 3:00 a.m. in New York and 8:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Tajikistan use?
Tajikistan uses the Tajikistani Somoni (TJS).
What is the country code for Tajikistan?
The international calling code is +992. From the United States dial 011 992 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 992.
What language is spoken in Tajikistan?
Official or national languages: Russian, Tajik.