What time is it in Moscow?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Moscow, Russia, ticking live in your browser. Moscow is Russia's capital, on UTC+3 with no daylight saving time.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Moscow uses the Europe/Moscow time zone, which is currently UTC+3. Moscow does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+3 all year.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Moscow line up elsewhere today:
| Moscow | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Moscow | 01:00 | 06:00 | 14:00 |
| 10:00 in Moscow | 03:00 | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 12:00 in Moscow | 05:00 | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 14:00 in Moscow | 07:00 | 12:00 | 20:00 |
| 16:00 in Moscow | 09:00 | 14:00 | 22:00 |
| 18:00 in Moscow | 11:00 | 16:00 | 00:00 |
| 20:00 in Moscow | 13:00 | 18:00 | 02:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Moscow in?
Moscow is in the Europe/Moscow time zone, currently UTC+3.
Does Moscow have daylight saving time?
No. Moscow stays on UTC+3 all year.
How do I know the time difference between me and Moscow?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Moscow and updates automatically.