Current Time in Russia
Russia uses Europe/Moscow (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Russia below.
Time across Russia
4 cities trackedRussia spans 11 time zones. Use the live clocks on this page to see the current time in each major city.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| MoscowCapital | --:-- | Europe/Moscow · +03:00SVO |
| Saint Petersburg | --:-- | Europe/Moscow · +03:00LED |
| Novosibirsk | --:-- | Asia/Novosibirsk · +07:00OVB |
| Vladivostok | --:-- | Asia/Vladivostok · +10:00VVO |
Public Holidays in Russia
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Новый год | public |
| Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas | Рождество Христово | public |
| Feb 23 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | День защитника Отечества | public |
| Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Международный женский день | public |
| May 1 | Spring and Labour Day | Праздник Весны и Труда | public |
| May 9 | Victory Day | День Победы | public |
| Jun 12 | Russia Day | День России | public |
| Nov 4 | Unity Day | День народного единства | public |
Moscow vs the World
Current time difference between Moscow, Russia and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Moscow |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:19 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:19 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:19 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:49 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:19 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:19 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:19 PM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Moscow (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Moscow, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Moscow | 5:00 PM in Moscow |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Russia in?
Russia uses Europe/Moscow (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Russia right now?
The current time in Moscow is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Russia observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Russia does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Russia have?
Russia has 11 time zones — Europe/Moscow, Asia/Novosibirsk, Asia/Vladivostok.
What is Russia's UTC / GMT offset?
Russia is in Europe/Moscow (UTC+03:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Russia?
No — Russia spans 11 time zones, so different cities can show different local times.
What is the time difference between Russia and India?
Russia (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.