Turkmenistan
The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.
The country in brief
About 7.62 million people live in Turkmenistan, on 491,210 km². The capital is Ashgabat.
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Population
- 7,618,847
- Area
- 491,210 km²
- Official languages
- Turkmen
Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.
Before you go
Which plugs are used in Turkmenistan?
Sockets take plug type B/C/F, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Turkmenistan?
Call 02 for the police, 03 for an ambulance and 01 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Turkmenistan?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Turkmenistan?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Turkmenistan?
Prices are in Turkmenistani Manat (TMT).
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
Official languages: Turkmen.
How do I call a number in Turkmenistan from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +993.
Entry rules and travel advice
Visa rules depend on your passport and can change at short notice. Your own government keeps them up to date, so check its advice before you book.
Links checked October 30, 2026.
