PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Moscow
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Moscow Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Moscow
- Population
- 10,381,222
- Coordinates
- 55.75° N, 37.62° E
- Elevation
- 155 m
Moscow is the capital of Russia, with a population of about 10,381,222. It uses the Moscow Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Moscow).
Moscow does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include St Petersburg.
Because Moscow lies at 55.75° N, 37.62° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 17 h 34 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 7 h 00 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 3:44 AM | 9:18 PM | 17 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 6:14 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 16 min |
| December solstice | 8:57 AM | 3:57 PM | 7 h 00 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Moscow in?
Moscow is in the Moscow Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Moscow. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Moscow have daylight saving time?
No. Moscow stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Moscow and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Moscow, and in July it is 7 hours behind Moscow, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Moscow, and in July it is 10 hours behind Moscow, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Moscow?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 3:44 AM and sets at about 9:18 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 8:57 AM and sets at about 3:57 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- St Petersburg Russia · 630 km ·
- Minsk Belarus · 680 km ·
- Kyiv Ukraine · 760 km ·
- Tallinn Estonia · 870 km ·
- Helsinki Finland · 890 km ·
- Warsaw Poland · 1,150 km ·