EST to TMT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Turkmenistan Time (TMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
00:38:08
Thursday, May 14, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Ashgabat · Turkmenistan Time
09:38:08
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: TMT (Ashgabat)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
TMT (Turkmenistan Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while TMT does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and TMT meet?

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EST
TMT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–09:00 EST (17:00–18:00 TMT).

Hour-by-hour EST to TMT conversion table

EST time (New York)TMT time (Ashgabat)Status
00:00 Thu09:00 ThuTMT working
01:00 Thu10:00 ThuTMT working
02:00 Thu11:00 ThuTMT working
03:00 Thu12:00 ThuTMT working
04:00 Thu13:00 ThuTMT working
05:00 Thu14:00 ThuTMT working
06:00 Thu15:00 ThuTMT working
07:00 Thu16:00 ThuTMT working
08:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu18:00 ThuEST working
10:00 Thu19:00 ThuEST working
11:00 Thu20:00 ThuEST working
12:00 Thu21:00 ThuEST working
13:00 Thu22:00 ThuEST working
14:00 Thu23:00 ThuEST working
15:00 Thu00:00 FriEST working
16:00 Thu01:00 FriEST working
17:00 Thu02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu08:00 FriOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Turkmenistan Time (TMT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Ashgabat
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+5
Major cities in this zone
Ashgabat

Sun today in New York and Ashgabat

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Ashgabat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and TMT right now?+
TMT (Turkmenistan Time) is currently 9 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or TMT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. TMT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and TMT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 EST (17:00–18:00 TMT).
What time is it in Ashgabat when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in New York (EST), it is 21:00 Thu in Ashgabat (TMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and TMT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. TMT maps to "Asia/Ashgabat". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Ashgabat?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Ashgabat (TMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now TMT is 9 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and TMT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and TMT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EST and TMT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between EST and TMT is 08:00–09:00 EST.