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: Ashgabat uses the TMT (m) and Dublin uses the EUR (€). Language shifts too — Russian in Ashgabat, English in Dublin. Be careful behind the wheel: Ashgabat drives on the right, Dublin on the left.
- Country
- Turkmenistan
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Currency
- Turkmenistan manat (TMT · m)
- Language
- Russian, Turkmen
- Calling code
- +993
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Ireland
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Ashgabat and Dublin?
Ashgabat is 4 hours behind Dublin. Ashgabat runs on GMT+5 and Dublin on GMT+1. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 4 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 Ashgabat from Dublin?
About 5,108 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 6h 31m, 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 Ashgabat and Dublin use?
Ashgabat uses the Turkmenistan manat (TMT, m); Dublin uses the euro (EUR, €). 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 Ashgabat from Dublin?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +993, 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 Ashgabat and Dublin?
Ashgabat primarily speaks Russian, Turkmen; Dublin speaks English, Irish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Ashgabat and Dublin drive on the same side of the road?
No. Turkmenistan drives on the right, Ireland on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.