Offset
The time difference between Sapporo and Moscow is 6 hours.
Sapporo (JST) is ahead of Moscow (MSK).
JST: UTC+9
MSK: UTC+3
Neither Sapporo nor Moscow is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Sapporo (9 AM–11 AM in Moscow).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Sapporo (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.
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
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
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Sapporo | Moscow | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Sapporo 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
- Sunrise
- 3:57 AM
- Sunset
- 7:12 PM
- Day length
- 15h 16m
- Sunrise
- 3:48 AM
- Sunset
- 9:10 PM
- Day length
- 17h 22m
Daylight overlap: 9h 24m — 9:48 AM–7:12 PM in Sapporo (3:48 AM–1:12 PM in Moscow). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Japan Standard Time
Other cities in Moscow Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Japan Standard Time
- HND
- NRT
- ITM
- KIX
- UKB
- NGO
- NKM
- CTS
- OKD
- FUK
Airports in Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Sapporo in Moscow?
- 9:00 am Sapporo is 3:00 am Moscow.
- What is 12:00 pm Sapporo in Moscow?
- 12:00 pm Sapporo is 6:00 am Moscow.
- What is 12:30 pm Sapporo in Moscow?
- 12:30 pm Sapporo is 6:30 am Moscow.
- What is 2:00 pm Sapporo in Moscow?
- 2:00 pm Sapporo is 8:00 am Moscow.
- What is 5:00 pm Sapporo in Moscow?
- 5:00 pm Sapporo is 11:00 am Moscow.
- What is 11:30 pm Sapporo in Moscow?
- 11:30 pm Sapporo is 5:30 pm Moscow.