Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mongolia ๐ฒ๐ณ (2003)
| Country: | Mongolia |
| Capital: | Ulaanbaatar |
| Abbreviations: | MN, MNG |
| IANA Time Zones: | 4 |
| Dial Code: | +976 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
29 MAR
29 Mar 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 29 March 2003, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 29 March 2003, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
27 SEP
27 Sep 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 27 September 2003, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 27 September 2003, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Sep 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Mongolia (2003)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkhangai Province | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Bayan-รlgii Province | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Bayanhongor Aymag | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Bulgan | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Central Aymag | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Darhan-Uul Aymag | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Dornogovi Province | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Dzavhan Aymag | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Eastern | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Govi-Altai Province | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Govฤญ-Sumber | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Hentiy Aymag | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Hovd | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Khรถvsgรถl Province | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Middle Govฤญ | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| รmnรถgovฤญ | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Orhon Aymag | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| รvรถrhangay | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Selenge Province | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Sรผhbaatar Aymag | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Ulaanbaatar | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
| Uvs Province | 29 Mar 2003 | 27 Sep 2003 |
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 2003?
Yes, Mongolia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2003 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 2003. At 01:59 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 2003, 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.