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13 Sep 2024
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Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
10:56:33 AM
06 Nov 2024
Local facts
Turkmenistan uses Turkmenistan Time (TMT), which is UTC+5.
Turkmenistan does not observe Daylight Saving Time to maintain a consistent time zone throughout the year. The country does not experience significant seasonal variations in daylight that would warrant changing the clocks.
The time difference between Turkmenistan and the United States varies depending on the U.S. time zone. For example, Turkmenistan is 10 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) and 13 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Yes, Turkmenistan shares its time zone (TMT, UTC+5) with other Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Many of these regions follow similar time zone practices.
Major industries in Turkmenistan:
Natural Gas: The backbone of the economy; Turkmenistan has one of the largest reserves of natural gas in the world and relies heavily on gas exports.
Oil: Significant contributor to the economy; exploration and production are ongoing to increase output and export potential.
Agriculture: Important sector focusing on cotton, grain, and livestock; cotton production is particularly vital for exports.
Textiles: Developing industry producing cotton-based textiles and garments; efforts are underway to expand production and export capabilities.
Construction: Rapid development of infrastructure and housing; significant investment in building projects throughout the country.
Food Processing: Growing sector focusing on processing agricultural products, including grains and meat, for domestic consumption and export.
Natural Gas: The backbone of the economy; Turkmenistan has one of the largest reserves of natural gas in the world and relies heavily on gas exports.
Oil: Significant contributor to the economy; exploration and production are ongoing to increase output and export potential.
Agriculture: Important sector focusing on cotton, grain, and livestock; cotton production is particularly vital for exports.
Textiles: Developing industry producing cotton-based textiles and garments; efforts are underway to expand production and export capabilities.
Construction: Rapid development of infrastructure and housing; significant investment in building projects throughout the country.
Food Processing: Growing sector focusing on processing agricultural products, including grains and meat, for domestic consumption and export.
National holidays in Turkmenistan:
New Year's Day: Celebrated on January 1st; marks the start of the new year.
International Women's Day: Observed on March 8th; celebrates women's rights and achievements.
Turkmenistan's Constitution Day: Celebrated on May 18th; commemorates the adoption of the country's constitution in 1992.
Independence Day: Celebrated on September 27th; marks Turkmenistan's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Neutrality Day: Observed on December 12th; celebrates Turkmenistan's status of permanent neutrality recognized by the United Nations.
New Year (Gurban Bayram): A significant Islamic holiday; date varies according to the lunar calendar.
New Year's Day: Celebrated on January 1st; marks the start of the new year.
International Women's Day: Observed on March 8th; celebrates women's rights and achievements.
Turkmenistan's Constitution Day: Celebrated on May 18th; commemorates the adoption of the country's constitution in 1992.
Independence Day: Celebrated on September 27th; marks Turkmenistan's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Neutrality Day: Observed on December 12th; celebrates Turkmenistan's status of permanent neutrality recognized by the United Nations.
New Year (Gurban Bayram): A significant Islamic holiday; date varies according to the lunar calendar.