Mongolia facts
| Capital | Ulan Bator |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Eastern Asia (landlocked) |
| Area | 1,564,110 km² · 603,906 sq mi · 386,499,402 acres |
| Language | Mongolian |
| Demonym | Mongolian |
| Currency | Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) |
| Time zone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar · UTC+8 · 3:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +976 |
| Internet domain | .mn |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 47.9077, 106.8832 |
Time difference
Ulan Bator is on UTC+8 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 5:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Mongolia is about 16.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Mongolia is about 6.4 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Ulan Bator to Washington, D.C.: about 10,355 km (6,434 mi) as the crow flies.
- Ulan Bator to London: about 6,971 km (4,332 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Mongolia shares land borders with 2 countries: China, Russia.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator.
How big is Mongolia?
Mongolia covers about 1,564,110 km² (603,906 sq mi), ranking 18 of 196 countries by area. It is about 16.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 6.4 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Mongolia in?
Ulan Bator uses UTC+8 (Asia/Ulaanbaatar) today. When it is noon in Ulan Bator, it is 12:00 a.m. in New York and 5:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Mongolia use?
Mongolia uses the Mongolian Tugrik (MNT).
What is the country code for Mongolia?
The international calling code is +976. From the United States dial 011 976 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 976.
What language is spoken in Mongolia?
Official or national language: Mongolian.