Current time in Tajikistan
Tajikistan Time (TJT) · UTC+5 · Capital: Dushanbe
- Official name
- Çumhuriyi Toçikiston
- Capital
- Dushanbe
- Population
- 8,354,000
- Currency
- TJS
- Language
- Tajik
- Dialling code
- +992
- Internet domain
- .tj
- ISO codes
- TJ, TJK
- Continent
- Asia
- Number of time zones
- 1
About Tajikistan
The Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It borders with Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Tajikistan was part of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991. Tajikistan is mainly a mountainous area (93% is mountains) and the peaks are among the highest of the whole region (top of Communism 7.495 m.). Residents said Tazik (Tajiks) is an Iranian tribe and has Islam religion (Sunni) and represent 60% of the population, 8% of the population are Russians and other minorities are Ukrainians, Germans, Kyrgyz, Turkmen, etc. It has a population of 8.547. 000 inhabitants, according to official estimates in 2016.
The climate is continental, with rains and minimum temperatures ranging from +45 ° C to -63 ° C. The two largest rivers crossing Tajikistan are the Syr Darya and the Amu Darya.
Tajikistan was first inhabited in 4000 BC. It became part of the Persian Empire, and from the 4th to the 2nd BC century was part of the Bactrian falling into the hands of the Mongols and later the Emirate of Bukhara.
Life expectancy for the entire population were consistent with 2015 estimates of 67.39 years (64.28 years as the men and women 70.66).
The currency of Tajikistan is the Somoni (TJS).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tajikistan in?
Tajikistan uses Tajikistan Time (TJT), which is UTC+5 at the moment.
How many time zones does Tajikistan have?
Tajikistan has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+5 right now.
Does Tajikistan observe daylight saving time?
No. Tajikistan does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+5 all year round.
What time is it in Dushanbe right now?
Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, is on Tajikistan Time (TJT), UTC+5. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Tajikistan and London?
Tajikistan is currently 4 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Tajikistan and New York?
Tajikistan is currently 9 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Tajikistan?
Office hours in Tajikistan (9:00–17:00 local time) are 05:00–13:00 in London and 00:00–08:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Asia are on the same time as Tajikistan?
Right now these countries in Asia share UTC+5: Kazakhstan, Maldives, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
What is the dialling code for Tajikistan?
The international dialling code for Tajikistan is +992.