Current Time in Russia
Check local time in Moscow and all Russia cities. Russia spans 11 time zones.
Russia Quick Facts
🕐Time Zones in Russia
Russia uses KALT (UTC+2) year-round. Moscow is the capital and largest city.
Russia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Russia uses MSK (UTC+3).
Major Cities in Russia (18 cities)
Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.
📞Best Time to Call Russia
To call Russia from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Russia. For UK callers, Russia is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.
Standard business hours in Russia are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Russia are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.
✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Russia
Traveling to Russia from North America typically involves a 5-9 hour time difference. The jet lag is usually manageable within 1-2 days. European business culture values punctuality, so arrive on time for meetings. Russia follows the 24-hour clock format in official contexts, though 12-hour format is also common in casual settings.
💡Interesting Facts About Time in Russia
- Russia spans 11 time zones, making it one of the widest countries in terms of time coverage.
- The capital Moscow is the political center of Russia with a total national population of 144M.
- Russia follows Central European Time conventions, making business coordination with other EU countries straightforward.
- Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
- The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.
About Time in Russia
Russia uses a single time zone (KALT (UTC+2)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.
The capital city Moscow serves as the political and often economic center of Russia. Major business activities are spread across cities including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk.
When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Russia, it's important to consider the time difference. KALT (UTC+2) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Russia.
Russia uses the Russian Ruble (₽) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +7. Multiple languages are spoken, including Russian.
Cities in Russia
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Vatican CityFrequently Asked Questions About Time in Russia
Russia spans 11 time zones: KALT (UTC+2), MSK (UTC+3), SAMT (UTC+4), YEKT (UTC+5), OMST (UTC+6), KRAT (UTC+7), IRKT (UTC+8), YAKT (UTC+9), VLAT (UTC+10), MAGT (UTC+11), PETT (UTC+12). The capital Moscow uses KALT (UTC+2).
Russia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Russia uses MSK (UTC+3).
To call Russia from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Russia. For UK callers, Russia is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.
Standard business hours in Russia are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.
Russia uses the Russian Ruble (₽) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +7. Official languages include Russian.