Moscow Time
Moscow Time
Moscow Standard Time (MSK, UTC+3) is used year-round — Russia abolished daylight saving in 2014. Moscow is the largest city in Europe and a key political and economic centre.
Why people check Moscow time
Common reasons to track the current time in Moscow.
Russian government hours
Kremlin press briefings and official announcements are in MSK. International journalists and diplomats track Moscow time.
Energy markets
Russia is a major oil and gas exporter. Energy traders monitor Urals crude and gas contract announcements in MSK.
Space programme
Roscosmos and Baikonur launch schedules are issued in MSK. Space enthusiasts worldwide convert launch countdowns.
Arts & culture
Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre and other major cultural venues list performance times in MSK for international visitors.
Moscow Time — FAQ
Does Moscow observe daylight saving time?
No. Russia stopped observing DST in 2014 and Moscow has remained on MSK (UTC+3) permanently ever since.
How many hours ahead of London is Moscow?
Moscow is 3 hours ahead of London in winter (GMT) and 2 hours ahead when London is on BST, since Russia does not adjust its clocks.
Is Moscow the same time zone as Istanbul?
Not always. Both are currently on UTC+3, making them the same, but Turkey (Istanbul) also abolished DST in 2016.
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