Current local time in Moscow, Russia
MSK · UTC+03:00 · Moscow Standard Time
About Moscow
Moscow, Russia uses the Moscow Standard Time time zone (Europe/Moscow), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Russia. Population: about 10,381,222.
| Country: | Russia |
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| Coordinates: | 55°45′N / 37°37′E |
| Population: | 10,381,222 |
| Currency: | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Languages: | Russian |
| Country calling code: | +7 |
Time zone in Moscow
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Moscow |
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| Time zone name: | Moscow Standard Time (MSK) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Russia: | 26 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Moscow does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Moscow today
| Sunrise: | 07:12 |
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| Sunset: | 17:15 |
| Solar noon: | 12:14 |
| Day length: | 10h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:34 – 17:53 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (MSK) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Moscow
- London+2 hMoscow is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hMoscow is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hMoscow is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Moscow time
What time zone is Moscow in?
Moscow uses the IANA time zone Europe/Moscow (Moscow Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Moscow observe daylight saving time?
Moscow does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Moscow and London?
Right now Moscow is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Moscow and New York?
Right now Moscow is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.