Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mongolia ๐ฒ๐ณ (2015)
| 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
28 MAR
28 Mar 2015 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 28 March 2015, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 28 March 2015, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 28 Mar 2015 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
25 SEP
25 Sep 2015 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 25 September 2015, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 25 September 2015, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 2015 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Mongolia (2015)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkhangai Province | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Bayan-รlgii Province | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Bayanhongor Aymag | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Bulgan | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Central Aymag | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Darhan-Uul Aymag | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Dornogovi Province | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Dzavhan Aymag | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Eastern | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Govi-Altai Province | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Govฤญ-Sumber | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Hentiy Aymag | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Hovd | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Khรถvsgรถl Province | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Middle Govฤญ | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| รmnรถgovฤญ | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Orhon Aymag | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| รvรถrhangay | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Selenge Province | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Sรผhbaatar Aymag | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Ulaanbaatar | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Uvs Province | 28 Mar 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Mongolia
Does Mongolia use Daylight Saving Time in 2015?
Yes, Mongolia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2015 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, 28 March 2015. 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 28 Mar 2015, 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.