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Moscow to AKST

-12h

Moscow

MSKSOURCE

Russia · UTC+03:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AKST

UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

00:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Moscow

AKST

12:00 AM

1:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

3:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

1:00 AM

2:00 PM

3:00 AM

4:00 PM

5:00 AM

6:00 PM

7:00 AM

8:00 PM

9:00 AM

10:00 PM

11:00 AM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

MSK and AKST on the World Map

The map below highlights the MSK (Moscow Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

MSK Zone

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AKST Zone

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MSK – Moscow Standard Time

UTC+03:00

Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is the time zone for Moscow and western Russia, 3 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in MSK

Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, western regions)

Major Cities in MSK

MoscowSt. PetersburgVolgogradNizhny NovgorodKazanSamaraRostov-on-Don

Key Facts about MSK

•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).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+03:00 year-round

Learn more about MSK on Wikipedia

AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key Facts about AKST

•Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
•Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

About Moscow

Wikipedia

Moscow operates on Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC+3. As Russia's capital and financial center, MSK is the reference timezone across Russia's 11 time zones.

Population:12.5 million

Metro:17.1 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MSK

Currency:RUB (₽)

Stock Exchange:MOEX (Moscow Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Red SquareKremlinSt. Basil's CathedralBolshoi TheatreGUM Department Store

Did You Know?

Russia spans 11 time zones but Moscow Time (MSK) is the reference for all schedules.

Learn more about MSK timezone →

Moscow to AKST Time Difference – Complete Guide

Moscow runs on Moscow Standard Time (MSK) at UTC+03:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Moscow 12 hours behind AKST — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Moscow it is 9:00 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Moscow is 12:00 PM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Moscow to AKST time conversion table

Moscow (MSK)	AKST (AKST)	Day
12:00 AM	12:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	12:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	3:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	6:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day

Why people convert Moscow to AKST time

Scheduling a call from Moscow to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Moscow lands at 10:00 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -12h gap: Moscow and AKST 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 AKST is 9:00 PM in Moscow.
Coordinating a Moscow-based team with AKST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MSK" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Moscow takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.

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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).

Best time to call between Moscow and AKST

With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 9:00 PM in Moscow, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Moscow and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Moscow is 12 hours behind AKST (MSK UTC+03:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). 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

Moscow

Does not observe DST

AKST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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How Time Zones Work

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DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Moscow and AKST?

Moscow (MSK, UTC+03:00) is 12 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -12h.

How do I convert Moscow time to AKST time?

Add -12h to Moscow local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Moscow is 9:00 PM in AKST (previous day).

What time is it in AKST right now?

AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h offset from Moscow.

What is the best time to call AKST from Moscow?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Moscow, which is 1:00 AM in AKST.

Which is behind, Moscow or AKST?

Moscow is 12 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Moscow it is 12:00 AM in AKST.

Do Moscow and AKST use different time zones?

Moscow (Russia) uses MSK at UTC+03:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Moscow and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Moscow–AKST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between Moscow and AKST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Moscow's time zone?

MSK also covers Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Rostov-on-Don.

Which countries use MSK, Moscow's zone?

MSK is used in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, western regions).

Is there a day difference between Moscow and AKST?

Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Moscow already falls on the in AKST.

What is the time difference between Moscow and AKST?

AKST is -12h from Moscow.

What timezone is Moscow in?

Moscow operates on Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC+3. As Russia's capital and financial center, MSK is the reference timezone across Russia's 11 time zones.