Time Difference Between Minneapolis and Moscow

The time difference between Minneapolis and Moscow is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Minneapolis, it is 20:00 in Moscow. Minneapolis uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5), while Moscow uses Europe/Moscow (UTC+3).

Moscow is 8 hours ahead of Minneapolis — 8 hours
Minneapolis, United States
18:48:35
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)
Moscow, Russia
02:48:35
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+3 · MSK

Time Zone Details: Minneapolis vs Moscow

Detail Minneapolis Moscow
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoEurope/Moscow
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+3
AbbreviationCDTMSK
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesRussia
RegionNorth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Minneapolis and Moscow. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Moscow or late evenings in Minneapolis tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Minneapolis time to Moscow time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Minneapolis Moscow
00:00 08:00 Night
01:00 09:00 Night
02:00 10:00 Night
03:00 11:00 Night
04:00 12:00 Night
05:00 13:00 Night
06:00 14:00
07:00 15:00
08:00 16:00
09:00 17:00
10:00 18:00
11:00 19:00
12:00 20:00
13:00 21:00
14:00 22:00
15:00 23:00
16:00 00:00 (+1 day)
17:00 01:00 (+1 day)
18:00 02:00 (+1 day)
19:00 03:00 (+1 day)
20:00 04:00 (+1 day)
21:00 05:00 (+1 day)
22:00 06:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 07:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Minneapolis is currently observing daylight saving time, while Moscow is on standard time. When Minneapolis switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Moscow?

The time difference is 8 hours. Moscow is 8 hours ahead of Minneapolis.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Minneapolis to Moscow?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Minneapolis time to Moscow time?

Add 8 hours to Minneapolis time to get Moscow time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.