Current Time in Mongolia 🇲🇳
Check the current local time anywhere in Mongolia. Below you'll find live clocks for Mongolia's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Ulaanbaatar
- Ulaanbaatar (Pop. 1,400,000)
- Ulan Bator (Pop. 844,818)
- Erdenet (Pop. 97,814)
- Darhan (Pop. 83,883)
- Mörön (Pop. 39,404)
ISO Alpha-2: MN
ISO Alpha-3: MNG
UTC Offset: UTC+08:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Mongolia
- Altai Sun 08:35:17
- Arvayheer Sun 09:35:17
- Baruun-Urt Sun 09:35:17
- Bayanhongor Sun 09:35:17
- Bulgan Sun 09:35:17
- Dalandzadgad Sun 09:35:17
- Darhan Sun 09:35:17
- Dzuunmod Sun 09:35:17
- Erdenet Sun 09:35:17
- Khovd Sun 08:35:17
- Mörön Sun 09:35:17
- Saynshand Sun 09:35:17
- Sühbaatar Sun 09:35:17
- Tsetserleg Sun 09:35:17
- Ulaanbaatar Sun 09:35:17
- Ulaangom Sun 08:35:17
- Ulan Bator Sun 09:35:17
- Uliastay Sun 08:35:17
- Undurkhaan Sun 09:35:17
- Ölgii Sun 08:35:17
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Altai | Sun 08:35:17 |
| Arvayheer | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Baruun-Urt | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Bayanhongor | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Bulgan | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Dalandzadgad | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Darhan | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Dzuunmod | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Erdenet | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Khovd | Sun 08:35:17 |
| Mörön | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Saynshand | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Sühbaatar | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Tsetserleg | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Ulaanbaatar | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Ulaangom | Sun 08:35:17 |
| Ulan Bator | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Uliastay | Sun 08:35:17 |
| Undurkhaan | Sun 09:35:17 |
| Ölgii | Sun 08:35:17 |
IANA time zones in Mongolia
Mongolia maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Choibalsan GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
- Asia/Hovd GMT+7 · UTC+07:00
- Asia/Ulaanbaatar GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
- Asia/Ulan_Bator GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Does Mongolia have multiple time zones?
Yes. Mongolia uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Asia/Choibalsan | UTC+08:00 |
| Asia/Hovd | UTC+07:00 |
| Asia/Ulaanbaatar | UTC+08:00 |
| Asia/Ulan_Bator | UTC+08:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Mongolia at a glance
| Current main time | 09:35 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 2 (from UTC+07:00 to UTC+08:00) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | +08, +07 |
| Capital | Ulaanbaatar |
| Cities tracked | 20 |
How many time zones does Mongolia have?
Mongolia is split across 2 time zones, from UTC+07:00 in the east to UTC+08:00 in the west. That means the local time can be up to 1 hours apart between two cities in the same country.
Does Mongolia change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Mongolia stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Mongolia
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 20:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 01:00 UTC. If Mongolia has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Mongolia
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Ulaanbaatar or another major city in Mongolia. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Mongolia
The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar. The biggest cities in Mongolia include Ulaanbaatar, Ulan Bator, Erdenet, Darhan and Mörön. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Mongolia has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Mongolia - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Mongolia have?
Mongolia spans 2 time zones, from UTC+07:00 to UTC+08:00.
Does Mongolia use daylight saving time?
No - Mongolia keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Mongolia right now?
It is about 09:35 on Sunday in the main time zone of Mongolia. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Mongolia time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Mongolia to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Ulaanbaatar, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Mongolia 🇲🇳 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | MN / MNG |
| Capital city clock | Ulaanbaatar |
| Cities shown | 20 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 4 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Ulaanbaatar time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.