Offset
The time difference between Saint Petersburg and Tokyo is 6 hours.
Saint Petersburg (MSK) is behind Tokyo (JST).
MSK: UTC+3
JST: UTC+9
Neither Saint Petersburg nor Tokyo is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Saint Petersburg (3 PM–5 PM in Tokyo).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Saint Petersburg (4:00 PM Tokyo).
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
Saint Petersburg uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.
Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST). To call Japan, dial +81.
Tokyo is approximately 4,700 miles northeast of Saint Petersburg.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Saint Petersburg | Tokyo | 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 Saint Petersburg nor Tokyo 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
- 3:41 AM
- Sunset
- 10:16 PM
- Day length
- 18h 35m
- Sunrise
- 4:26 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 14h 30m
Daylight overlap: 9h 15m — 3:41 AM–12:56 PM in Saint Petersburg (9:41 AM–6:56 PM in Tokyo). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Moscow Time
Other 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 Saint Petersburg in Tokyo?
- 9:00 am Saint Petersburg is 3:00 pm Tokyo.
- What is 12:00 pm Saint Petersburg in Tokyo?
- 12:00 pm Saint Petersburg is 6:00 pm Tokyo.
- What is 12:30 pm Saint Petersburg in Tokyo?
- 12:30 pm Saint Petersburg is 6:30 pm Tokyo.
- What is 2:00 pm Saint Petersburg in Tokyo?
- 2:00 pm Saint Petersburg is 8:00 pm Tokyo.
- What is 5:00 pm Saint Petersburg in Tokyo?
- 5:00 pm Saint Petersburg is 11:00 pm Tokyo.
- What is 11:30 pm Saint Petersburg in Tokyo?
- 11:30 pm Saint Petersburg is 5:30 am Tokyo, the next day.