Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Almaty uses the KZT (₸) and Ashgabat uses the TMT (m). Conversations can stay in Russian, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Kazakhstan
- Capital
- Astana
- Currency
- Kazakhstani tenge (KZT · ₸)
- Language
- Kazakh, Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Turkmenistan
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Currency
- Turkmenistan manat (TMT · m)
- Language
- Russian, Turkmen
- Calling code
- +993
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Almaty and Ashgabat?
Almaty and Ashgabat share the same offset (GMT+5), so there's no difference right now.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Almaty from Ashgabat?
About 1,666 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 2h 28m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Almaty and Ashgabat use?
Almaty uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT, ₸); Ashgabat uses the Turkmenistan manat (TMT, m). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Almaty from Ashgabat?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +7, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Almaty and Ashgabat?
Both Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan count Russian among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Almaty also has Kazakh; Ashgabat adds Turkmen.
Do Almaty and Ashgabat drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.