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Daily schedule of a person living in Turkmenistan
Weekday schedule of an office worker in Turkmenistan
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 6:00-7:00 | Wake up, take a bath, and have a light breakfast of bread and tea. |
| 7:00-8:00 | Go to work by bus or car. In urban areas, commuting is relatively smooth. |
| 8:00-12:00 | Morning work. Most of the work is related to the government and public institutions, and is done in a quiet environment. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch. Eat food brought from home or have porridge or soup at the cafeteria. |
| 13:00-17:00 | Afternoon work. This is the time for meetings, responding to visitors, and doing administrative work. |
| 17:00-18:00 | Leave work. Often stop by the market to buy dinner before heading home. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Have dinner with the family. Discuss the day's events over traditional food. |
| 19:30-21:00 | Spend free time watching TV, socializing with neighbors, and spending time with family. |
| 21:00-22:30 | Take a bath, prepare for the next day, and go to bed early. |
Weekday schedule for students in Turkmenistan
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 5:30-6:30 | Wake up, change into uniform, and have a simple breakfast such as bread or porridge. |
| 6:30-7:30 | Go to school on foot or by bus. Some students in rural areas travel long distances. |
| 7:30-12:00 | Classes. This is the time when students study major subjects such as Japanese, mathematics, and history. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch break. Students bring their own packed lunches and spend time talking with friends or playing outside. |
| 13:00-14:30 | Afternoon classes. Students study secondary subjects such as physical education, art, technology, and home economics. |
| 14:30-16:00 | Time to go home. Many students help out around the house or look after younger siblings. |
| 16:00-18:00 | Time to do homework and study. It is customary to study while it is still light out, taking into consideration the electricity situation. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Dinner with the family. This is a time that is cherished in a culture that values family time. |
| 19:30-21:00 | Enjoy watching TV or listening to the radio, reading, or spending free time. |
| 21:00-22:00 | Take a bath and get ready for bed before going to bed. Relatively early in the day. |