Russia to WET
-3hRussia
MSKSOURCEWET
WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MSK and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the MSK (Moscow Standard Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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).
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Russia to WET Time Difference – Complete Guide
Russia runs on Moscow Standard Time (MSK) at UTC+03:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts Russia 3 hours behind WET — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Russia it is 6:00 AM in WET. Midnight in Russia is 9:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Russia to WET time conversion table
| Russia (MSK) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Russia to WET time
- Scheduling a call from Russia to WET: a 10:00 AM start in Russia lands at 7:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Russia and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM MSK time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM WET). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Russia viewers need 6:00 AM in WET to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 3:00 AM if the event is anchored to Russia.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MSK" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Russia and need WET colleagues present.
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.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between Russia and WET
Both Russia and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Russia and WET share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Russia is 3 hours behind WET (MSK UTC+03:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Russia
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Russia and WET?
Russia (MSK, UTC+03:00) is 3 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Russia time to WET time?
Add -3h to Russia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Russia is 6:00 AM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from Russia.
What is the best time to call WET from Russia?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM MSK — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Russia or WET?
Russia is 3 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in Russia it is 9:00 AM in WET.
Do Russia and WET use different time zones?
Russia (Russia) uses MSK at UTC+03:00, while WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Moscow and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Russia–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Russia and WET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Russia's time zone?
MSK also covers Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Rostov-on-Don.
Which countries use MSK, Russia's zone?
MSK is used in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, western regions).
Is there a day difference between Russia and WET?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Russia and WET?
WET is -3h from Russia.
What timezone is Russia in?
Russia operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use MSK (Moscow Standard Time)?
MSK is used in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, western regions).
Does MSK observe daylight saving time?
No, MSK does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about MSK?
All Russian train timetables use Moscow Time, regardless of location. Russia abolished daylight saving time in 2011.
Which cities are in the WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in Russia, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Russia (MSK), it is -3h later in WET (WET).
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