🇷🇺 Current Time in Russia

Country Overview

Country Code

RU

Capital

Moscow

Continent

Europe

Population

145.9M

Time Zones (21)

• Europe/Moscow (Primary)
• Europe/Kaliningrad
• Europe/Samara
• Asia/Yekaterinburg
• Asia/Omsk
• Asia/Novosibirsk
• Asia/Barnaul
• Asia/Tomsk
• Asia/Novokuznetsk
• Asia/Krasnoyarsk
• Asia/Irkutsk
• Asia/Chita
• Asia/Yakutsk
• Asia/Khandyga
• Asia/Vladivostok
• Asia/Ust-Nera
• Asia/Magadan
• Asia/Sakhalin
• Asia/Srednekolymsk
• Asia/Kamchatka
• Asia/Anadyr

Major Cities in Russia

• Moscow (Capital) — MSK UTC+3
• St. Petersburg — MSK UTC+3

Nearby Countries

• 🇦🇱 Albania — Europe
• 🇦🇩 Andorra — Europe
• 🇦🇹 Austria — Europe
• 🇧🇾 Belarus — Europe
• 🇧🇪 Belgium — Europe
• 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Europe
• 🇧🇬 Bulgaria — Europe
• 🇭🇷 Croatia — Europe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Russia in?

Russia spans 21 time zones. The primary timezone (used in the capital Moscow) is Europe/Moscow.

What is the current time in Russia?

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

Does Russia observe Daylight Saving Time?

DST observance in Russia depends on local regulations. The live clock above automatically reflects any DST adjustments currently in effect.

What is the capital of Russia?

The capital of Russia is Moscow.

How many time zones does Russia have?

Russia has 21 time zones: Europe/Moscow, Europe/Kaliningrad, Europe/Samara, Asia/Yekaterinburg, Asia/Omsk, Asia/Novosibirsk, Asia/Barnaul, Asia/Tomsk, Asia/Novokuznetsk, Asia/Krasnoyarsk, Asia/Irkutsk, Asia/Chita, Asia/Yakutsk, Asia/Khandyga, Asia/Vladivostok, Asia/Ust-Nera, Asia/Magadan, Asia/Sakhalin, Asia/Srednekolymsk, Asia/Kamchatka, Asia/Anadyr.

What are the major cities in Russia?

Major cities in Russia include Moscow, St. Petersburg.

What continent is Russia in?

Russia is located in Europe.

What is the population of Russia?

Russia has an estimated population of 145.9M.

What is the country code for Russia?

The ISO country code for Russia is RU.

Can I convert Russia's time to another time zone?

Yes! Use the time converter tools on BuddyClock to convert time from Moscow to any other city or time zone worldwide.