Technical Specifications & Standards
Official chronometric properties, ISO standards, and international database registry identifiers for Choibalsan Time:
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Transitions
⬆️ Spring Forward (Clocks Advance)
None
⬇️ Fall Back (Clocks Return)
None
Observing Jurisdictions & Subdivisions
1 Sovereign NationsSovereign nations, administrative subdivisions, and regional territories officially operating under CHOT:
Regional Subdivisions & Territory Details
Financial Markets & Trading Hours
Oversees trade and trans-border rail shipments along the Mongolian-Russian-Chinese eastern border junction.
Local Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 CHOT
UTC Window: 01:00 - 09:00 UTC
Major Cities in CHOT
Primary metropolitan centers and financial hubs observing this time zone:
Adoption History & Astronomical Facts
Year Established: 1960
Previously treated as a distinct eastern zone, Choibalsan was unified with Ulaanbaatar on UTC+8 to streamline administration across central and eastern Mongolia.
Choibalsan is named after Horloogiin Choibalsan, a former political leader of the Mongolian People's Republic.
Frequently Asked Questions about CHOT
What is Choibalsan Time?
Choibalsan Time (CHOT) is UTC+8, observed in eastern Mongolia.
Is Choibalsan in the same time zone as Ulaanbaatar?
Yes. Both Choibalsan and Ulaanbaatar operate on UTC+8.
Does eastern Mongolia use daylight saving?
No. Eastern Mongolia maintains UTC+8 year-round.