There is no single time in Mongolia: it spans 2 offsets. The capital, Ulaanbaatar, is on UTC+8.
Mongolia at a glance
| Capital | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+7 … UTC+8 |
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2016 |
Time zones in Mongolia
Across Mongolia, the tz database lists 2 zones on 2 offsets. From the earliest to the latest zone, the clocks are 1 hour apart.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Hovd | --:-- | UTC+7 | Not observed | |
| Asia/Ulaanbaatar | --:-- | UTC+8 | Not observed | Ulaanbaatar |
Daylight saving time in Mongolia
Clocks in Mongolia last changed for daylight saving time in 2016. Since then the offset has stayed the same all year.
Local time in the largest cities of Mongolia
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar | Ulaanbaatar | --:-- | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Time difference between Mongolia and other countries
Differences below use the time in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. Other regions of Mongolia differ by up to 1 hour.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind |
Daylight across Mongolia
In Ulaanbaatar, daylight runs from 8 hours 23 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 2 minutes at the June solstice.
Same clock as Mongolia right now
These countries read the same time as Ulaanbaatar right now.
Plan around the time in Mongolia
- Convert a time to or from Mongolia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Ulaanbaatar to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Mongolia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Mongolia have?
2 offsets, from UTC+7 to UTC+8. The tz database splits them into 2 named zones.
Does Mongolia use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 2016.
What is the time difference between Mongolia and New York?
It depends on the region. The capital, Ulaanbaatar, is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July.
What time is it in the capital of Mongolia?
The capital, Ulaanbaatar, uses Asia/Ulaanbaatar (UTC+8 right now). The live clock for Ulaanbaatar is on its own page.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.