Offset
The time difference between Moscow Time and Japan Standard Time is 6 hours.
Moscow Time (MSK) is behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
MSK: UTC+3
JST: UTC+9
Neither Moscow Time nor Japan Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Moscow Time (3 PM–5 PM in Japan Standard Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Moscow Time (4:00 PM Japan Standard 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
Japan
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
- Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
- The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
- Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
- Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
- Greenery DayMon, May 4
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Marine DayMon, Jul 20
- Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
- Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
- Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
- Sports DayMon, Oct 12
- Culture DayTue, Nov 3
- Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
About these zones
Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.
Japan Standard Time is also known as JST. To call Japan, dial +81.
Japan Standard Time is approximately 4,650 miles northeast of Moscow Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| MSK | JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Moscow Time nor Japan Standard 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
- 3:51 AM
- Sunset
- 9:07 PM
- Day length
- 17h 17m
- Sunrise
- 4:27 AM
- Sunset
- 6:55 PM
- Day length
- 14h 28m
Daylight overlap: 9h 4m — 3:51 AM–12:55 PM in Moscow Time (9:51 AM–6:55 PM in Japan Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Moscow Time
Cities in Japan Standard 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 Japan Standard Time
- HND
- NRT
- ITM
- KIX
- UKB
- NGO
- NKM
- CTS
- OKD
- FUK
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am MSK in JST?
- 9:00 am MSK is 3:00 pm JST.
- What is 12:00 pm MSK in JST?
- 12:00 pm MSK is 6:00 pm JST.
- What is 12:30 pm MSK in JST?
- 12:30 pm MSK is 6:30 pm JST.
- What is 2:00 pm MSK in JST?
- 2:00 pm MSK is 8:00 pm JST.
- What is 5:00 pm MSK in JST?
- 5:00 pm MSK is 11:00 pm JST.
- What is 11:30 pm MSK in JST?
- 11:30 pm MSK is 5:30 am JST, the next day.