Time Difference Between Moscow and Tokyo

The time difference between Moscow and Tokyo is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Moscow, it is 18:00 in Tokyo. Moscow uses the Europe/Moscow time zone (UTC+3), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Moscow — 6 hours
Moscow, Russia
01:21:47
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+3 · MSK
Tokyo, Japan
07:21:47
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Moscow vs Tokyo

Detail Moscow Tokyo
Time Zone IDEurope/MoscowAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+3UTC+9
AbbreviationMSKJST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryRussiaJapan
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Moscow and Tokyo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–11:00 in Moscow  =  15:00–17:00 in Tokyo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Moscow nor Tokyo is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Moscow–Tokyo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Moscow and Tokyo?

The time difference is 6 hours. Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Moscow.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Moscow or Tokyo observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

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

The best window is between 09:00 and 11:00 Moscow time, which corresponds to 15:00–17:00 in Tokyo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Moscow time to Tokyo time?

Add 6 hours to Moscow time to get Tokyo 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.