Current time in Turkmenistan

02:44:26

Friday, October 30, 2026

UTC+5 8 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Ashgabat

Time zone of Turkmenistan

The time in Turkmenistan (Ashgabat) follows the Asia/Ashgabat time zone, currently UTC+5. 8 hours ahead of Brasília.

Turkmenistan

02:44:26

Brasília

18:44:26

How to call or schedule a meeting with Turkmenistan

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 17:00 in Turkmenistan; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 02:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 10:00 Brasília time.

Turkmenistan: sunrise today at 07:29 · sunset at 18:10 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Ashgabat
Continent: Asia
Area: 488,100 km² (188,456 sq mi)
Population: about 4.9 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Turkmenistani manat (TMT)
Languages: Turkmen, Russian, Uzbek
Calling code: +993
Internet domain: .tm

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

Afghanistan −0 h 30 min
Iran −1 h 30 min
Uzbekistan same time
Kazakhstan same time

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Turkmenistan right now.

More countries: Asia

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Turkmenistan?

8 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Turkmenistan changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Turkmenistan in?

Turkmenistan follows Asia/Ashgabat, currently UTC+5. The reference location is Ashgabat.

Does Turkmenistan have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Turkmenistan does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Turkmenistan from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 10:00 Brasília time (17:00 to 18:00 in Turkmenistan).

What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat. The country covers about 488,100 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Turkmenistan use?

The currency is the Turkmenistani manat (TMT). To call from abroad, dial +993 before the number. Websites use the .tm domain.