World Timezones

MSK to CAT Converter

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Moscow Time7:36 amFri, Jun 5
Moscow TimeMSK
Europe · UTC+3
7:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Moscow Time and Central Africa Time is 1 hour.

1 hour

Moscow Time (MSK) is ahead of Central Africa Time (CAT).

MSK: UTC+3

CAT: UTC+2

Neither Moscow Time nor Central Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Moscow Time (9 AM–4 PM in Central Africa Time).

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Moscow Time (12:00 PM Central Africa 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.

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

Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.

Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.

Central Africa Time is approximately 5,100 miles south of Moscow Time.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Moscow Time nor Central Africa 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

Moscow Time
Sunrise
3:51 AM
Sunset
9:07 PM
Day length
17h 17m
Central Africa Time
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
11h 6m

Daylight overlap: 11h 6m — 7:22 AM–6:28 PM in Moscow Time (6:22 AM–5:28 PM in Central Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central Africa Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Moscow Time

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

Airports in Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am MSK in CAT?
9:00 am MSK is 8:00 am CAT.
What is 12:00 pm MSK in CAT?
12:00 pm MSK is 11:00 am CAT.
What is 12:30 pm MSK in CAT?
12:30 pm MSK is 11:30 am CAT.
What is 2:00 pm MSK in CAT?
2:00 pm MSK is 1:00 pm CAT.
What is 5:00 pm MSK in CAT?
5:00 pm MSK is 4:00 pm CAT.
What is 11:30 pm MSK in CAT?
11:30 pm MSK is 10:30 pm CAT.