Does Moscow observe daylight saving time?

No. Moscow stays on UTC+03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Moscow and London?

London is 3 hours behind Moscow right now. During the year the gap varies between 2 hours and 3 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Moscow?

New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.

When do working hours in Moscow overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Moscow's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Moscow's for 5 hours today (12:00–17:00 Moscow time).

Current Time in Moscow, Russia — MSK

UTC+03:00No clock changesEurope/Moscow

Moscow, Russia

08:49:30 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Moscow, Russia is 8:49 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Moscow is on MSK (UTC+03:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɒskoʊ/

Time facts about Moscow

Moscow moved its clocks forward on 27 March 2011 and stayed on UTC+4 all year; a 2014 law returned it to UTC+3 on 26 October 2014, with no daylight saving time since.Source: rferl.org
Until 1 August 2018, Russian Railways long-distance timetables and station clocks across the country showed Moscow time; they now use local time.Source: euronews.com
Since 14 September 2026 the Moscow Exchange main session runs 09:00–19:00 Moscow time, followed by an evening session to 23:50.Source: interfax.com
The Kremlin chimes on the Spasskaya Tower strike midnight on New Year’s Eve live on television and radio, straight after the president’s New Year address.Source: tass.com

Time zone and daylight saving time in Moscow

Time zone (IANA): Europe/Moscow
Current offset: MSK (UTC+03:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Moscow does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+03:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

07:44 AM

Sunset

04:41 PM

Day length

8h 57m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:13 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 7h 0m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 17h 33m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Moscow	Overlap with Moscow
New York	12:49	−8 h	17:00–01:00	None
London	17:49	−3 h	12:00–20:00	5 h (12:00–17:00)
Berlin	18:49	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Paris	18:49	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:49	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Mumbai	23:19	+2 h 30 min	06:30–14:30	5 h 30 min (09:00–14:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Moscow

In 57 days
Новый год (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public
In 58 days
Новогодние каникулы (New Year holiday)
Sat, Jan 2, 2027
Public
In 59 days
Новогодние каникулы (New Year holiday)
Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Public

Airports near Moscow

Sheremetyevo International Airport SVO28 km straight-line
Vnukovo International Airport VKO29 km straight-line
Zhukovsky International Airport ZIA40 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Moscow observe daylight saving time?: No. Moscow stays on UTC+03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Moscow and London?: London is 3 hours behind Moscow right now. During the year the gap varies between 2 hours and 3 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Moscow?: New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
When do working hours in Moscow overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Moscow's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Moscow's for 5 hours today (12:00–17:00 Moscow time).

Time in other cities, compared with Moscow

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Sources

Time zone rules: IANA tz database, applied when the page is generated; the clock runs in your browser. Sun times: NOAA solar equations at 55.75°N, 37.62°E (GeoNames). Holidays: Nager.Date. Airports: OurAirports. About our sources.