Current local time in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The live clock above shows the time in Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar is in the Asia/Ulaanbaatar time zone, UTC+8 right now.
| Country | Mongolia |
|---|---|
| Region | Ulaanbaatar |
| Population | about 827,000 |
| Coordinates | 47.92° N, 106.92° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
| Abbreviation | UTC+8 |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ulaanbaatar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:52 AM | 8:54 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| September equinox | 6:38 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 8:38 AM | 5:01 PM | 8 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ulaanbaatar at about 1:01 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 52 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ulaanbaatar sits at 106.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Ulaanbaatar time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | same time | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Ulan Ude, Russia | 438 km (272 mi) | same time |
| Irkutsk, Russia | 525 km (326 mi) | same time |
| Angarsk, Russia | 558 km (347 mi) | same time |
| Chita, Russia | 656 km (408 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Xilinhot, China | 832 km (517 mi) | same time |
| Baotou, China | 840 km (522 mi) | same time |
| Hohhot, China | 874 km (543 mi) | same time |
| Jining, China | 908 km (564 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ulaanbaatar in?
Ulaanbaatar is in the Asia/Ulaanbaatar time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Ulaanbaatar have daylight saving time?
Ulaanbaatar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 all year.
Why isn't noon in Ulaanbaatar when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ulaanbaatar's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 52 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).