Overview: Time in Russia
Russia spans 11 time zones — more than any other country — stretching from Kaliningrad (UTC+2) in the west to Kamchatka (UTC+12) in the far east. This makes coordinating across the country a significant logistical challenge.
Time Zone Breakdown
| Zone Name | UTC Offset | DST |
|---|---|---|
| MSK | UTC+3 | No |
| SAMT | UTC+4 | No |
| YEKT | UTC+5 | No |
| OMST | UTC+6 | No |
| KRAT | UTC+7 | No |
| IRKT | UTC+8 | No |
| YAKT | UTC+9 | No |
| VLAT | UTC+10 | No |
| MAGT | UTC+11 | No |
| PETT | UTC+12 | No |
Daylight Saving Time in Russia
Russia abolished DST in 2014 after years of back-and-forth. All 11 time zones now observe permanent standard time.
Major Cities and Their Time Zones
The following cities in Russia have dedicated time pages with live clocks, UTC offset details, and DST information:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Russia have?
Russia has 10 primary time zone(s): MSK (UTC+3), SAMT (UTC+4), YEKT (UTC+5), OMST (UTC+6), KRAT (UTC+7), IRKT (UTC+8), YAKT (UTC+9), VLAT (UTC+10), MAGT (UTC+11), PETT (UTC+12). This can make scheduling across different regions of the country more complex.
Does Russia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Russia abolished DST in 2014 after years of back-and-forth. All 11 time zones now observe permanent standard time.
What time zone is the capital of Russia in?
The capital, Moscow, uses the Europe/Moscow timezone. You can see the live current time for the capital and other major cities via the city pages linked on this page.