Offset
The time difference between Coordinated Universal Time and Moscow Time is 3 hours.
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is behind Moscow Time (MSK).
UTC: UTC
MSK: UTC+3
Neither Coordinated Universal Time nor Moscow Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Coordinated Universal Time (12 PM–5 PM in Moscow Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Coordinated Universal Time (2:00 PM 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.
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
Coordinated Universal Time is also known as UTC.
Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.
Moscow Time is approximately 4,400 miles northeast of Coordinated Universal Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| UTC | MSK | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Coordinated Universal 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
- 5:56 AM
- Sunset
- 6:03 PM
- Day length
- 12h 7m
- Sunrise
- 3:51 AM
- Sunset
- 9:07 PM
- Day length
- 17h 17m
Daylight overlap: 12h 7m — 5:56 AM–6:03 PM in Coordinated Universal Time (8:56 AM–9:03 PM in Moscow Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Moscow 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
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am UTC in MSK?
- 9:00 am UTC is 12:00 pm MSK.
- What is 12:00 pm UTC in MSK?
- 12:00 pm UTC is 3:00 pm MSK.
- What is 12:30 pm UTC in MSK?
- 12:30 pm UTC is 3:30 pm MSK.
- What is 2:00 pm UTC in MSK?
- 2:00 pm UTC is 5:00 pm MSK.
- What is 5:00 pm UTC in MSK?
- 5:00 pm UTC is 8:00 pm MSK.
- What is 11:30 pm UTC in MSK?
- 11:30 pm UTC is 2:30 am MSK, the next day.