Current local time in Moscow
Moscow, Russia, uses the Europe/Moscow time zone (Moscow Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+3 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Moscow Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +7
The time zone, at a glance.
Moscow follows Europe/Moscow. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Moscow stays on UTC+3 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Moscow stays on UTC+3 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Moscow.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (17h 31m) and Dec the least (7h 3m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:49 AM | 4:28 PM | 7h 39m | UTC+3 |
| Feb 15 | 7:54 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 39m | UTC+3 |
| Mar 15 | 6:45 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 48m | UTC+3 |
| Apr 15 | 5:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 10m | UTC+3 |
| May 15 | 4:18 AM | 8:34 PM | 16h 16m | UTC+3 |
| Jun 15 | 3:44 AM | 9:15 PM | 17h 31m | UTC+3 |
| Jul 15 | 4:05 AM | 9:04 PM | 16h 59m | UTC+3 |
| Aug 15 | 5:01 AM | 8:05 PM | 15h 5m | UTC+3 |
| Sep 15 | 6:00 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 46m | UTC+3 |
| Oct 15 | 7:00 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 30m | UTC+3 |
| Nov 15 | 8:04 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 18m | UTC+3 |
| Dec 15 | 8:53 AM | 3:56 PM | 7h 3m | UTC+3 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Moscow
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Moscow time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Russia, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · Unity Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · New Year Holiday
- Thu, Jan 7, 2027 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · New Year Holiday
- Tue, Feb 23, 2027 · Defender of the Fatherland Day
Airports serving Moscow
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- SVO Sheremetyevo International Airport · 29 km
- VKO Vnukovo International Airport · 29 km
- ZIA Zhukovsky International Airport · 40 km
- DME Domodedovo International Airport · 43 km
Places that share Moscow’s clock
These places use the same Europe/Moscow rules, so their time always matches Moscow, including clock changes.
- St. Petersburg
- Nizhny Novgorod
- Rostov
- Kazan
- Krasnodar
- Yaroslavl
- Voronezh
- Makhachkala
- Ryazan
- Lipetsk
- Tula
- Naberezhnyye Chelny
- Cheboksary
- Bryansk
- Ivanovo
- Kursk
- Tver
- Stavropol
- Vladikavkaz
- Orel
Also on UTC+3 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Moscow today but may differ after a clock change.
- Turkey
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Saudi Arabia
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Greece
- Yemen
- Romania
- Lebanon
- Israel
- Belarus
- Madagascar
- Uganda
- Qatar
Questions about time in Moscow
What time zone is Moscow in?
Moscow uses the IANA time zone Europe/Moscow, known as Moscow Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+3 all year.
Does Moscow observe daylight saving time?
No. Moscow keeps UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Moscow and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 7 hours behind Moscow; London is 2 hours behind Moscow; Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Moscow; Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Moscow; Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Moscow; Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Moscow.
How do I call Moscow from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +7, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Moscow as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Europe/Moscow. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.