Offset
The time difference between China Standard Time and Moscow Time is 5 hours.
China Standard Time (CST) is ahead of Moscow Time (MSK).
CST: UTC+8
MSK: UTC+3
Neither China Standard Time nor Moscow Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in China Standard Time (9 AM–12 PM in Moscow Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM China Standard Time (10:00 AM Moscow Time).
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
China Standard Time is also known as CST. To call China, dial +86.
Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.
Moscow Time is approximately 4,250 miles northwest of China Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CST-CHINA | MSK | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither China Standard Time nor Moscow Time 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
- Sunrise
- 4:51 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 14h 5m
- Sunrise
- 3:51 AM
- Sunset
- 9:07 PM
- Day length
- 17h 17m
Daylight overlap: 10h 5m — 8:51 AM–6:56 PM in China Standard Time (3:51 AM–1:56 PM in Moscow Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in China Standard Time
Cities in Moscow Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
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 CST-CHINA in MSK?
- 9:00 am CST-CHINA is 4:00 am MSK.
- What is 12:00 pm CST-CHINA in MSK?
- 12:00 pm CST-CHINA is 7:00 am MSK.
- What is 12:30 pm CST-CHINA in MSK?
- 12:30 pm CST-CHINA is 7:30 am MSK.
- What is 2:00 pm CST-CHINA in MSK?
- 2:00 pm CST-CHINA is 9:00 am MSK.
- What is 5:00 pm CST-CHINA in MSK?
- 5:00 pm CST-CHINA is 12:00 pm MSK.
- What is 11:30 pm CST-CHINA in MSK?
- 11:30 pm CST-CHINA is 6:30 pm MSK.