RussiaCurrent time in Moscow, Russia

Moscow Standard Time (MSK) · UTC+3

23:41:39
Friday 23 October 2026

About Moscow

Moscow is the capital of Russia and the country's political, financial and transport hub. The Kremlin, Red Square and the Bolshoi Theatre are among its best-known sights, and its rail stations and airports connect much of Russia, Central Asia and beyond. People check Moscow time for business, travel and keeping in touch with family across a very large country.

The city uses Moscow Time, UTC+3, and Russia no longer changes its clocks for summer, so the offset is the same all year. Russia spans eleven time zones, and Moscow Time is the reference most people mean when quoting Russian time. As European clocks move forward in summer, Moscow ends up just one hour ahead of Berlin or Paris rather than two.

Time zoneMoscow Standard Time (MSK)Europe/Moscow
UTC offsetUTC+3
Daylight saving timeNot observed
Sunrise07:16
Sunset17:10
Day length9:54
Country
Russia
Population
12,197,596
Currency
RUB Russia Ruble
Language
Russian
Dialling code
+7
Internet domain
.ru
Continent
Europe
Capital
Moscow
Coordinates
55.7558, 37.6173

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Time difference from Moscow

CityLocal timeDifference
London21:412 h behind
Paris22:411 h behind
Istanbul23:41Same time
Dubai00:411 h ahead
New Delhi02:112:30 h ahead
Bangkok03:414 h ahead
Tokyo05:416 h ahead
Sydney07:418 h ahead
New York16:417 h behind
Los Angeles13:4110 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Moscow in?

Moscow is in the Moscow Standard Time time zone (MSK), which is UTC+3.

Does Moscow observe daylight saving time?

No. Moscow does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+3 all year.

What is the time difference between Moscow and UTC?

Moscow is currently UTC+3.

What is the dialling code for Moscow?

The international dialling code for Moscow is +7.

When is the best time to call Moscow from London?

Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 15:00 in London, which is 11:00 to 17:00 in Moscow.