Sunrise & sunset times in Ulan Bator, Mongolia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:07 and sets at 20:48 in Ulan Bator. All times are shown in the Asia/Ulaanbaatar timezone.
Today in Ulan Bator
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Golden hour in Ulan Bator today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Ulan Bator when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ulan Bator (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ulan Bator’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:37 | 17:26 | 13:01 | 8h 49m |
| February | 07:59 | 18:14 | 13:06 | 10h 15m |
| March | 07:06 | 18:57 | 13:01 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:04 | 19:42 | 12:52 | 13h 37m |
| May | 05:14 | 20:23 | 12:48 | 15h 09m |
| June | 04:52 | 20:53 | 12:52 | 16h 00m |
| July | 05:08 | 20:47 | 12:58 | 15h 38m |
| August | 05:47 | 20:06 | 12:57 | 14h 19m |
| September | 06:29 | 19:05 | 12:47 | 12h 36m |
| October | 07:11 | 18:04 | 12:38 | 10h 53m |
| November | 07:57 | 17:15 | 12:37 | 9h 17m |
| December | 08:34 | 16:59 | 12:47 | 8h 25m |
Solar year in Ulan Bator (2026)
Day length in Ulan Bator swings by 7h 39m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ulan Bator
Longest day in Ulan Bator: 15h 50m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 10m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 29m.
Moon tonight in Ulan Bator
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Ulan Bator today?▼
The sun rises at 05:07 Asia/Ulaanbaatar in Ulan Bator, Mongolia today.
What time is sunset in Ulan Bator today?▼
The sun sets at 20:48 Asia/Ulaanbaatar in Ulan Bator today.
How long is the day in Ulan Bator today?▼
Daylight in Ulan Bator today lasts 15 hours and 40 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ulan Bator?▼
The morning golden hour in Ulan Bator runs from 04:28 to 05:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:01 to 21:27.
What is the timezone of Ulan Bator?▼
Ulan Bator uses the Asia/Ulaanbaatar timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Ulan Bator?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ulan Bator is 21 June 2026, with 16h 02m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ulan Bator?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ulan Bator is 22 December 2026, with 8h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ulan Bator?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ulan Bator swings by 7h 39m.