🇲🇳 What Time Zone Is Mongolia In?
All 2 Time Zones in Mongolia
| Region | IANA Zone | Current Time | UTC offset (Jan / Jul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hovd | Asia/Hovd | 9:02 PM | UTC+7 |
| Ulaanbaatar | Asia/Ulaanbaatar | 10:02 PM | UTC+8 |
Mongolia time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Hovd |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+7 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+7 |
| Time zones in the country | 2 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. Mongolia spans several zones; this page uses Asia/Hovd as the primary one. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Mongolia and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 7 hours ahead | 7 hours ahead |
| London | 7 hours ahead | 6 hours ahead |
| New York | 12 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 1 hour 30 minutes ahead | 1 hour 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | 2 hours behind | 2 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Mongolia is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Mongolia time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Mongolia use?
Mongolia uses Asia/Hovd, the primary one of its 2 IANA time zones. Its offset is UTC+7 in January and the same in July.
Does Mongolia observe daylight saving time?
No. Mongolia does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Hovd stays on UTC+7 all year. Other time zones inside the country can follow different rules — see the table of zones.
What is the time difference between Mongolia and New York?
In January Mongolia is 12 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 11 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Mongolia and India?
In January Mongolia is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.