Vancouver to Russia
+10hVancouver
PDTSOURCERussia
MSKGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and MSK on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and MSK (Moscow Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
MSK – Moscow Standard Time
UTC+03:00Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is the time zone for Moscow and western Russia, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •All Russian train timetables use Moscow Time, regardless of location.
- •Russia abolished daylight saving time in 2011.
- •Moscow is the most populous city in Europe with over 12 million residents.
- •MSK shares the offset with Saudi Arabia (AST) and East Africa (EAT).
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Time Conversion Guide: Vancouver to Russia
Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Russia runs on Moscow Standard Time (MSK) at UTC+03:00. That puts Vancouver 10 hours ahead of Russia — a difference of +10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Vancouver it is 7:00 PM in Russia. Midnight in Vancouver is 10:00 AM in Russia.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Russia does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Vancouver to Russia time conversion table
| Vancouver (PDT) | Russia (MSK) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Vancouver to Russia time
- Scheduling a call from Vancouver to Russia: a 10:00 AM start in Vancouver lands at 8:00 PM in Russia, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +10h gap: Vancouver and Russia have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Russia is 7:00 PM in Vancouver.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Russia local time against Vancouver keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +10h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +10h gap is not.
- With a +10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Vancouver takes the early slot, the next week Russia does.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
About MSK (Moscow Standard Time)
Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is the time zone used in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and much of western Russia. Russia abolished DST in 2011, so MSK is observed year-round. MSK is also the reference time for Russian railways – all train schedules in Russia are given in Moscow Time regardless of the actual local time zone.
Best time to call between Vancouver and Russia
With a +10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Russia opens at 9:00 AM MSK, which is 7:00 PM in Vancouver, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Vancouver and Russia have no shared working hours because of the +10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Vancouver is 10 hours ahead of Russia (PDT UTC-07:00 → MSK UTC+03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Russia
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Russia?
Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 10 hours ahead of Russia (MSK, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +10h.
How do I convert Vancouver time to Russia time?
Add +10h to Vancouver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Vancouver is 7:00 PM in Russia.
What time is it in Russia right now?
Russia uses MSK at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +10h offset from Vancouver.
What is the best time to call Russia from Vancouver?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Vancouver, which is 11:00 PM in Russia.
Which is ahead, Vancouver or Russia?
Vancouver is 10 hours ahead of Russia. When it is 12:00 PM in Vancouver it is 10:00 PM in Russia.
Do Vancouver and Russia use different time zones?
Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Russia (Russia) uses MSK at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Vancouver and Europe/Moscow.
Does daylight saving time affect the Vancouver–Russia difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and Russia is not, so the +10h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Vancouver's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Vancouver's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Vancouver and Russia?
Not normally. The +10h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Russia?
Russia is +10h from Vancouver.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What timezone is Russia in?
Russia operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the MSK timezone?
Major cities in the MSK timezone include Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Rostov-on-Don.
What is the UTC offset for MSK?
Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the MSK timezone?
All Russian train timetables use Moscow Time, regardless of location. Russia abolished daylight saving time in 2011.
When is it midnight in Vancouver, what time is it in Russia?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Vancouver (PST), it is +10h later in Russia (MSK).
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