Time zone · Asia
HST
Hovd Standard Time
Hovd Standard Time (HST) is the time zone used in western Mongolia, centered around the city of Hovd. It follows a consistent UTC+07 offset all year round, offering a straightforward and stable timekeeping experience for residents and international collaborators alike.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Current offset
UTC+07:00
Standard · +07
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About HST
A fixed, year-round offset.
Hovd Standard Time (HST) is the time zone used in western Mongolia, centered around the city of Hovd. It follows a consistent UTC+07 offset all year round, offering a straightforward and stable timekeeping experience for residents and international collaborators alike.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to HST.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Where HST is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC+07:00
Other zones at UTC+07:00 right now.
These named zones share HST's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HST, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is Hovd Standard Time?
- HST is Mongolia's regional time zone code, covering the country's western areas around Hovd city, with a fixed UTC+07 offset.
- Does Hovd observe daylight saving time?
- No, Hovd Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time, maintaining the same offset throughout the year, which simplifies planning for businesses and travelers.
- In which country is HST used?
- HST is primarily used in Mongolia, especially in the western part near the city of Hovd.
- What is the current offset in Hovd?
- Hovd follows a UTC+07 offset, matching several other countries in Southeast Asia and making coordination with those regions more intuitive.
- Are there any upcoming changes to HST?
- There are no scheduled transitions, ensuring HST remains a constant reference point for local and international use.
- Is HST good for remote collaboration?
- Yes, because of its consistency and lack of daylight saving adjustments, HST offers predictable scheduling across the globe.
- How many zones are in the HST region?
- HST officially includes at least one representative zone, Asia/Hovd, with Mongolia as the primary user.
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