Europe · Russia
Current time in Moscow
Moscow Standard Time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Moscow time
Moscow keeps one clock.
As Russia’s political and cultural powerhouse, Moscow keeps a workday that starts early in the morning when long winter daylight is still gathering, then stretches into late sunsets during the bright summer months. Its central European offset aligns with major business hubs, making it easy to slip into pan‑European meeting calendars.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moscow's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- How far is Moscow ahead of Portugal and the UK?
- Moscow runs 3 hours ahead of Lisbon or London, allowing you to book European calls that comfortably fit business hours on both ends.
- Does Russia still switch clocks for summer or winter?
- No—since 2014 Russia has observed permanent standard time, so Moscow’s offset has stayed fixed, ending the spring and autumn clock‑change headaches.
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