HOVT time now |
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22:20:36 Thu, 3 Jul 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +7 |
Hovd Time (HOVT) operates at UTC+7 year-round and is used in Mongolia's western provinces, including Bayan-Ölgii, Govi-Altai, Khovd, Uvs, and Zavkhan. Sometimes called "Western Mongolia Time," HOVT does not observe daylight saving time and provides a consistent time reference for this culturally and geographically distinct region of Mongolia.
Importance and Global Use of HOVT
Hovd Time (HOVT) is essential for coordinating public services, local administration, education, and transportation in western Mongolia. The stable UTC+7 offset helps manage schedules in an area with remote, often rugged terrain, ensuring residents and businesses can function reliably despite limited infrastructure.
Internationally, HOVT supports Mongolia's links with bordering regions of Russia and China operating on similar time offsets, simplifying cross-border trade, travel, and cooperation. This time zone helps maintain connections between western Mongolia and international partners while preserving regional identity and autonomy within Mongolia's broader time structure.
Where and When HOVT is used worldwide
Asia
Area of Mongolia using HOVT all year:
- Bayan-Ölgii Province
- Govi-Altai Province
- Khovd Province
- Uvs Province
- Zavkhan Province
Other Time Zones in UTC +7
Other time zones share the same offset as Hovd Time (HOVT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Christmas Island Time – CXT
- Davis Time – DAVT
- Indochina Time – ICT
- Krasnoyarsk Time – KRAT
- Western Indonesian Time – WIB