Current Local Time in Moscow
Moscow, Russia (GMT+3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Moscow is located in the Europe/Moscow timezone in Russia.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/MoscowData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Moscow
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (18-25°C) and very cold winters (-10 to -4°C). Snow covers ground November to March.
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📍About Moscow Time Zone
Moscow is located in the Europe/Moscow time zone (UTC+3). As a major metropolitan city in Russia, Moscow serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Moscow is 8 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Moscow, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 6 PM. Shops open 10 AM to 10 PM. Metro runs 5:30 AM to 1 AM. Many restaurants open late. local time. Moscow does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+3.
Moscow has a population of approximately 12.6M (17.1M in the metro area). The local currency is the Russian Ruble (₽). To call Moscow from abroad, use the country code +7 495. The primary language spoken is Russian.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Moscow time is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours ahead of London. This makes Moscow conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Moscow Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Moscow (UTC+3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Russia (RU)
- • Coordinates: 55.76°, 37.62°
- • Calling Code: +7 495