Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mongolia ๐ฒ๐ณ (1997)
| Country: | Mongolia |
| Capital: | Ulaanbaatar |
| Abbreviations: | MN, MNG |
| IANA Time Zones: | 4 |
| Dial Code: | +976 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
29 MAR
29 Mar 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 March 1997, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 March 1997, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
27 SEP
27 Sep 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 September 1997, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 September 1997, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Sep 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Mongolia (1997)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkhangai Province | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Bayan-รlgii Province | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Bayanhongor Aymag | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Bulgan | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Central Aymag | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Darhan-Uul Aymag | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Dornogovi Province | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Dzavhan Aymag | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Eastern | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Govi-Altai Province | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Govฤญ-Sumber | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Hentiy Aymag | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Hovd | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Khรถvsgรถl Province | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Middle Govฤญ | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| รmnรถgovฤญ | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Orhon Aymag | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| รvรถrhangay | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Selenge Province | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Sรผhbaatar Aymag | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Ulaanbaatar | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
| Uvs Province | 29 Mar 1997 | 27 Sep 1997 |
DST Changes Summary for Mongolia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar | 2016 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 23 Sep | 2016 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mongolia
Does Mongolia use Daylight Saving Time in 1997?
Yes, Mongolia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Mongolia?
The next scheduled time transition in Mongolia will take place on Saturday, 29 March 1997. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Mongolia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Mongolia spans 4 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in Mongolia?
Following the shift on 29 Mar 1997, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.