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Ulan Bator Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Mongolia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, sunrise is at 6:42 AM and sunset is at 6:49 PM (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:46 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:23 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:08 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:34 PM
Today’s solar times in Ulan Bator
Dawn
6:11 AM
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:23 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:08 PM
Sunset
6:49 PM
Dusk
7:20 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:46 PM
Coordinates
47.9077, 106.8832
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 47.9077, longitude 106.8832, and the Asia/Ulaanbaatar time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Ulan Bator over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 43m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 25m |
What these times mean
Ulan Bator changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Ulan Bator throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:38 AM | 5:26 PM | 8h 48m |
| February | 8:01 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 14m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 37m |
| May | 5:16 AM | 8:24 PM | 15h 08m |
| June | 4:54 AM | 8:54 PM | 16h 00m |
| July | 5:09 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 40m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 55m |
| November | 7:59 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 19m |
| December | 8:36 AM | 5:01 PM | 8h 25m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:54 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
8:56 PM
June 20
Longest day
16h 02m
June 22
Shortest day
8h 23m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Ulan Bator with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2032 | 1:34 PM | 85.5% |
| Sep 2, 2035 | 9:56 AM | 103.2% |
| Oct 25, 2041 | 9:36 AM | 94.7% |
| Jan 26, 2047 | 9:33 AM | 89.1% |
| Jul 2, 2057 | 7:40 AM | 94.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ulan Bator today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Ulan Bator, Mongolia is at 6:42 AM and sunset is at 6:49 PM (Asia/Ulaanbaatar).
How long is the day in Ulan Bator today?
Today in Ulan Bator, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Ulan Bator?
Morning golden hour in Ulan Bator ends at 7:23 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:08 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ulan Bator?
Solar noon in Ulan Bator is at 12:46 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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