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Sun Times in Ulan Bator
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ulan Bator?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ulan Bator (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ulan Bator?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ulan Bator (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ulan Bator?
Golden hour times for Ulan Bator are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Ulan Bator?
The day length for Ulan Bator is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ulan Bator?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ulan Bator is shown in the times above (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ulan Bator?
Sunset and dusk times for Ulan Bator are displayed above (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ulan Bator?
Twilight duration in Ulan Bator varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Ulan Bator?
The earliest sunrise in Ulan Bator in 2026 is at 4:52 AM on June 14 (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ulan Bator?
The latest sunset in Ulan Bator in 2026 is at 8:55 PM on June 20 (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ulan Bator?
After sunset in Ulan Bator, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Ulan Bator shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Ulan Bator
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ulan Bator on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:37 AM | 5:26 PM | 8h 49m |
| February | 7:59 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 5:14 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 09m |
| June | 4:52 AM | 8:53 PM | 16h 00m |
| July | 5:08 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 39m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 19m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 37m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 54m |
| November | 7:57 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 18m |
| December | 8:34 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 25m |