Turkmenistan facts
| Capital | Ashgabat |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Central Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 488,100 km² · 188,456 sq mi · 120,611,951 acres |
| Languages | Russian, Turkmen |
| Demonym | Turkmen |
| Currency | Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) |
| Time zone | Asia/Ashgabat · UTC+5 · 12:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +993 |
| Internet domain | .tm |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 37.95, 58.3833 |
Time difference
Ashgabat 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
- Turkmenistan is about 5.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Turkmenistan is about 2 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Ashgabat to Washington, D.C.: about 10,333 km (6,420 mi) as the crow flies.
- Ashgabat to London: about 4,722 km (2,934 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Turkmenistan shares land borders with 4 countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, 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 Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
How big is Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan covers about 488,100 km² (188,456 sq mi), ranking 52 of 196 countries by area. It is about 5.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 2 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Turkmenistan in?
Ashgabat uses UTC+5 (Asia/Ashgabat) today. When it is noon in Ashgabat, 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 Turkmenistan use?
Turkmenistan uses the Turkmenistani Manat (TMT).
What is the country code for Turkmenistan?
The international calling code is +993. From the United States dial 011 993 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 993.
What language is spoken in Turkmenistan?
Official or national languages: Russian, Turkmen.