Current Time in Moscow, Russia

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

MSK

IANA Identifier

Europe/Moscow

UTC Offset

UTC+3

Country

Russia (RU)

Location Details

Coordinates

55.7558°, 37.6173°

Population

12.5M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) — 29 km

Nearby Cities

• St. Petersburg — Russia
• Abu Dhabi — United Arab Emirates
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Amman — Jordan
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece
• Baghdad — Iraq

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Moscow in?

Moscow is in the MSK time zone (Europe/Moscow), which is UTC+3 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Moscow observe Daylight Saving Time?

Moscow uses the Europe/Moscow IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Moscow?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Moscow, Russia. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Moscow?

Moscow has a UTC offset of UTC+3. This means it is 3 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Moscow?

Moscow is served by Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).