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Current Time in Moscow, Russia

Q: What timezone is Moscow in?

Moscow is in the MSK timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Moscow. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).

Q: What is the UTC offset for Moscow?

Moscow's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Moscow in?

Moscow is located in Europe. It is the 12.5 million population city in Russia.

Russia · MSK · UTC+3:00

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Europe/Moscow

Moscow Timezone Details

Timezone	MSK
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+3:00
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Europe/Moscow
Country	Russia
Population	12.5 million

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📅 Public Holidays in Russia (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Russia. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 7

Orthodox Christmas

Feb 23

Defender of the Fatherland Day

Mar 8

International Women's Day

May 1

Spring and Labour Day

May 9

Victory Day

Jun 12

Russia Day

Nov 4

National Unity Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Moscow

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About Moscow Time Zone (MSK)

Moscow, the capital of Russia, operates on Moscow Standard Time (MSK), which is UTC+3 year-round. Russia abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2014, so Moscow maintains UTC+3 throughout the year without any seasonal changes.

Key fact: Moscow is 3 hours ahead of London, 8 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours behind Dubai.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Moscow with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Moscow Time

What time is it in Moscow right now? +

The current time in Moscow, Russia is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Moscow is in the MSK timezone (UTC+3:00).

What timezone is Moscow in? +

Moscow is in the MSK timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Moscow. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).

Does Moscow observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, Moscow does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+3:00 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for Moscow? +

Moscow's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Moscow and London? +

Moscow (MSK) is UTC+3:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Moscow is 3 hours ahead of London, 8 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours behind Dubai.

How do I convert Moscow time to UTC? +

To convert Moscow time to UTC, subtract UTC+3:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Moscow and the UTC offset is UTC+3:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Moscow in? +

Moscow is located in Europe. It is the 12.5 million population city in Russia.

What is the IANA timezone name for Moscow? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Moscow is Europe/Moscow. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Moscow today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Moscow are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Moscow's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Moscow? +

Sunset times in Moscow are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Moscow? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Sheremetyevo International (SVO) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Moscow to London, Moscow to New York, Moscow to Dubai, Moscow to Tokyo.