World Timezones

Beijing to Moscow Converter

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Beijing12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
BeijingCST
China · UTC+8
12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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MoscowMSK
Russia · UTC+3
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Offset

The time difference between Beijing and Moscow is 5 hours.

5 hours

Beijing (CST) is ahead of Moscow (MSK).

CST: UTC+8

MSK: UTC+3

Neither Beijing nor Moscow is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Beijing (9 AM–12 PM in Moscow).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 3:00 PM Beijing (10:00 AM Moscow).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

Russia

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
  • New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
  • New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
  • New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
  • New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
  • Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
  • Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
  • International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Victory DaySat, May 9
  • Russia DayFri, Jun 12
  • Unity DayWed, Nov 4

About these zones

Beijing uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Moscow uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.

Moscow is approximately 3,600 miles northwest of Beijing.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

BeijingMoscowDay
12:00 am7:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am8:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
4:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
5:00 am12:00 amSame day
6:00 am1:00 amSame day
7:00 am2:00 amSame day
8:00 am3:00 amSame day
9:00 am4:00 amSame day
10:00 am5:00 amSame day
11:00 am6:00 amSame day
12:00 pm7:00 amSame day
1:00 pm8:00 amSame day
2:00 pm9:00 amSame day
3:00 pm10:00 amSame day
4:00 pm11:00 amSame day
5:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm6:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Beijing nor Moscow observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Beijing
Sunrise
4:48 AM
Sunset
7:40 PM
Day length
14h 52m
Moscow
Sunrise
3:51 AM
Sunset
9:07 PM
Day length
17h 16m

Daylight overlap: 10h 49m — 8:51 AM–7:40 PM in Beijing (3:51 AM–2:40 PM in Moscow). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Moscow Time

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Airports in these zones

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Airports in Moscow Time

  • DME
  • SVO
  • VKO
  • ZIA
  • LED
  • GOJ

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Beijing in Moscow?
9:00 am Beijing is 4:00 am Moscow.
What is 12:00 pm Beijing in Moscow?
12:00 pm Beijing is 7:00 am Moscow.
What is 12:30 pm Beijing in Moscow?
12:30 pm Beijing is 7:30 am Moscow.
What is 2:00 pm Beijing in Moscow?
2:00 pm Beijing is 9:00 am Moscow.
What is 5:00 pm Beijing in Moscow?
5:00 pm Beijing is 12:00 pm Moscow.
What is 11:30 pm Beijing in Moscow?
11:30 pm Beijing is 6:30 pm Moscow.