Time Difference Between Sydney and Moscow

The time difference between Sydney and Moscow is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 05:00 in Moscow. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10), while Moscow uses Europe/Moscow (UTC+3).

Moscow is 7 hours behind Sydney — 7 hours
Sydney, Australia
11:45:47
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
Moscow, Russia
04:45:47
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · MSK

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Moscow

Detail Sydney Moscow
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyEurope/Moscow
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC+3
AbbreviationAESTMSK
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryAustraliaRussia
RegionOceaniaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Sydney and Moscow (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

16:00–17:00 in Sydney  =  09:00–10:00 in Moscow

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Sydney nor Moscow 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Moscow?

The time difference is 7 hours. Moscow is 7 hours behind Sydney.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Sydney or Moscow 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 Sydney to Moscow?

The best window is between 16:00 and 17:00 Sydney time, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in Moscow. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Sydney time to Moscow time?

Subtract 7 hours from Sydney 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.