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Time in Moscow — UTC+03
Live clock and time-zone data for Moscow, Russia — Moscow (Europe/Moscow), UTC+03 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.
Live clock
11:37
Sat 02 May 2026 · Day
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Current UTC offset
UTC+03
Abbreviation
GMT+3
Population
12,506,468
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Cultural and business context
Moscow runs on Moscow (Europe/Moscow), which sits UTC+03 from UTC right now. In Russia, office hours typically stretch from 09:00 to 18:00 local time, with a lunch window around 13:00–14:00. Russia does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+03 year-round.
Currency
RUB ₽
Dial
+7
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
13:00–14:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Moscow, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with London
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 11:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)12:00 ↔ 14:00
End-of-day sync14:00 ↔ 16:00
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone abbreviation does Moscow use?
Moscow uses the abbreviation GMT+3, which corresponds to the IANA zone Europe/Moscow.
Is it daytime in Moscow right now?
Yes — it is currently daytime in Moscow.
What are typical business hours in Moscow?
Offices in Russia typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.
When is noon in Moscow?
Noon in Moscow corresponds to UTC+03 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.
How many hours is Moscow ahead of London?
The live difference between Moscow and London is −2h.