What timezone does Moscow use?

Moscow observes Moscow Standard Time (MSK), which is UTC+3 (three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time). The IANA identifier is Europe/Moscow.

Does Moscow observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Russia permanently moved to UTC+3 in October 2014 and abolished Daylight Saving Time. Moscow Standard Time (MSK, UTC+3) is in effect year-round.

Is this clock accurate?

The clock reads your device's system clock and converts it to Europe/Moscow time using the IANA timezone database built into your browser. Accuracy depends on your device being synchronized via NTP, which most modern devices do automatically.

What is the UTC offset for Moscow?

Moscow is UTC+3 at all times. There is no seasonal change because Russia abolished Daylight Saving Time in 2014.

What are Moscow business hours in UTC?

Standard Moscow business hours (09:00–18:00 MSK) correspond to 06:00–15:00 UTC. When comparing with US Eastern Time (UTC-5 winter / UTC-4 summer), Moscow is 8 hours ahead in winter and 7 hours ahead in summer.

What does MSK stand for?

MSK stands for Moscow Standard Time. It is the abbreviation used for the Europe/Moscow timezone, permanently fixed at UTC+3.

Current Time in Moscow

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See the live current time and date in Moscow (Europe/Moscow, UTC+3) with a side-by-side comparison against your local time.

Moscow, Russia

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MSK UTC+3

No Daylight Saving Time (UTC+3 year-round)

Your Local Time

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Moscow Timezone Quick Reference

Timezone Name Moscow Standard Time (MSK)

UTC Offset UTC +3:00

Daylight Saving Time None (abolished in 2014)

IANA Identifier Europe/Moscow

MOEX Trading Hours 09:50–18:50 MSK (Mon–Fri)

Summary

See the live current time and date in Moscow (Europe/Moscow, UTC+3) with a side-by-side comparison against your local time.

How it works

Your browser reads the current moment from your device clock.
The JavaScript Intl.DateTimeFormat API converts that moment to the Europe/Moscow timezone (UTC+3).
The display refreshes every second so the clock stays live and accurate.
Moscow does not observe Daylight Saving Time — UTC+3 is constant throughout the year.
Your local time and UTC offset are shown side by side for quick comparison.
The time difference between your timezone and Moscow is calculated and displayed automatically.

Use cases

Scheduling calls or video meetings with colleagues or clients in Moscow.
Checking whether Moscow business hours (typically 09:00–18:00 MSK) are currently active.
Converting your local time to Moscow time when following Russian news or live events.
Travelers planning flights, hotel check-ins, or arrivals in Moscow.
Finance and trading professionals monitoring the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) session hours.
Remote teams coordinating across time zones with Russian counterparts.
Watching live Russian sports events or TV broadcasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu