Days in Moscow are currently getting shorter, about 23 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Moscow
Moscow is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.7324° N, 117.0002° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,202 km (3,232 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,817 km (2,993 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,221 km (9,458 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,927 km (5,547 mi) west
Moscow lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Moscow
The point on Earth exactly opposite Moscow is near East London - when it's noon in Moscow, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Moscow
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Moscow
Moscow is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Moscow is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Moscow
In Moscow, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 51m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 32m, a difference of roughly 7h 19m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Moscow's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Moscow at 46.73° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Moscow
With a population of 25,060, Moscow ranks as the 2068th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Moscow
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW / KPUW) is a regional airport serving Moscow directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:22:14.
Daylight saving time changes in Moscow
Moscow uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Moscow
Business hours in Moscow (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Moscow
Compare time in Moscow with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Moscow
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Moscow in?
Moscow follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Moscow at UTC-7.
What time is it in Moscow right now?
The current local time in Moscow is 07:22:14 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Moscow observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Moscow is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Moscow?
Moscow is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Moscow?
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) is the airport serving Moscow. The current local time at the airport is 07:22:14.
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