Current Time in Moscow
Live Moscow time with automatic updates
About Moscow Time
Moscow follows the Europe/Moscow time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Moscow.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Moscow's official time zone (Europe/Moscow), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Moscow is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Moscow is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Moscow:
- •Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- •Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (retail)
- •Sunday: Many businesses closed
Note: Government offices may close earlier. Traffic can significantly impact meeting times
Moscow Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Red Square
- •Kremlin
- •St. Basil's Cathedral
- •Bolshoi Theatre
- •Moscow Metro
💼 Major Companies
- •Gazprom
- •Sberbank
- •Rosneft
- •Lukoil
- •Yandex
- •Russian Railways
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Important for business, though 10-15 minutes late is sometimes acceptable.
Business Etiquette:
Formal and hierarchical. Dress conservatively. Small gifts appreciated at first meeting.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
2:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST (10 AM - 6 PM Moscow)
From Europe:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CET (10 AM - 6 PM Moscow)
From Asia:
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM JST (9 AM - 5 PM Moscow)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Moscow:
🎉New Year Holidays
Extended holiday, 1-10 January
Typically: January 1-10
🎉Victory Day
Major patriotic holiday
Typically: May 9
🎉Russia Day
National holiday
Typically: June 12
🎉Unity Day
National holiday
Typically: November 4
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
Related Cities
Using the Moscow World Clock
Our Moscow world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Moscow.