Tajikistan operates on Tajikistan Time (TJT), which is 5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+5). The entire country follows a single timezone and does not observe daylight saving time.
Major cities including Dushanbe (the capital), Khujand, Bokhtar, and Kulob all follow TJT. Tajikistan shares its timezone with Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.
Tajikistan is the most mountainous country in Central Asia, with over 90% of its territory covered by mountains. The Pamir Mountains, known as the "Roof of the World," are home to several peaks over 7,000 meters. The ancient city of Penjikent was a major Silk Road trading post, and its ruins contain some of the best-preserved Sogdian art and architecture.