Dushanbe keeps UTC+5 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Dushanbe and your time
Dushanbe at a glance
| Country | Tajikistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Dushanbe |
| Capital of | Tajikistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Dushanbe |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 38.54° N, 68.78° E |
Dushanbe time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Dushanbe follow Asia/Dushanbe and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+5.
Dushanbe is the capital, and all of Tajikistan keeps this time.
Clock changes in Dushanbe, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dushanbe for 2026 or 2027.
Dushanbe time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Dushanbe, it is 11:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 3:00 PM in Sydney and 8:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 30 min ahead | 30 min ahead | 30 min ahead | 7 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
Dushanbe never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Dushanbe
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Dushanbe is at 5:00 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:53 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Dushanbe
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:01 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:39 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dushanbe
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Dushanbe: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Dushanbe
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurgan-Tyube | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kulob | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Istaravshan | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahrisabz (Uzbekistan) | 178 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jizzakh (Uzbekistan) | 196 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Termez (Uzbekistan) | 197 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Samarkand (Uzbekistan) | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kunduz (Afghanistan) | 201 km (125 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
Tools for time in Dushanbe
- Convert a time to or from Dushanbe: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Dushanbe to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Dushanbe and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dushanbe in?
Dushanbe uses the Asia/Dushanbe time zone, which is UTC+5 all year.
Does Dushanbe use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dushanbe last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+5 all year.
What is the time difference between Dushanbe and New York?
Dushanbe is 10 hours ahead of New York in January and 9 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Dushanbe does not.
How long is the longest day in Dushanbe?
About 14 hours 52 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.