Moscow, Russia
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Time in Moscow compared to other major cities right now.
About Moscow, Russia
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, home to the Kremlin, Red Square, and St. Basil's Cathedral. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, with a population of over 12 million.
Time zone details
Moscow observes MSK (Europe/Moscow in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Russia from abroad
The international dialing code for Russia is +7. To call a phone number in Moscow, dial your country's international access code, then +7, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Russia
The official currency is RUB (₽). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Russian. Many businesses and tourist areas in Moscow will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Moscow
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Moscow, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.