Russia to EEST
+0hRussia
MSKSOURCEEEST
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MSK and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the MSK (Moscow Standard Time) and EEST (Eastern European Summer 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).
EEST – Eastern European Summer Time
UTC+03:00Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00) is the daylight saving period across eastern Europe, from late March to late October.
- •EEST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
- •EEST is one hour ahead of Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00).
- •During EEST, eastern Europe is level with Moscow, Istanbul and Riyadh.
- •EEST follows the EU-wide summer time schedule.
Russia vs EEST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Russia runs on Moscow Standard Time (MSK) at UTC+03:00. EEST runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00. That puts Russia no time difference EEST — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Russia it is 9:00 AM in EEST. Midnight in Russia is 12:00 AM in EEST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Russia to EEST time conversion table
| Russia (MSK) | EEST (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Russia to EEST time
- Scheduling a call from Russia to EEST: a 10:00 AM start in Russia lands at 10:00 AM in EEST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Russia and EEST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM MSK time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Russia is 8:00 PM in EEST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MSK" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM MSK as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Russia and need EEST 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 EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) is the daylight saving period used across eastern Europe, when clocks move one hour forward from Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00) to UTC+03:00. It runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, in step with the rest of the European Union. EEST covers Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, the Baltic states, Ukraine and Moldova, and matches the offset used year-round by Moscow, Istanbul and Riyadh during those months. Athens and Helsinki both sit near the western edge of the EEST band, so summer evenings stay light well past 21:00.
Best time to call between Russia and EEST
Both Russia and EEST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM MSK, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Russia and EEST share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM MSK), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Russia is no time difference EEST (MSK UTC+03:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM MSK. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Russia
Does not observe DST
EEST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Russia and EEST?
Russia (MSK, UTC+03:00) is no time difference EEST (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert Russia time to EEST time?
Add +0h to Russia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Russia is 9:00 AM in EEST.
What time is it in EEST right now?
EEST uses EEST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h offset from Russia.
What is the best time to call EEST from Russia?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM MSK — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Russia or EEST?
Russia and EEST are currently on the same clock.
Do Russia and EEST use different time zones?
Russia (Russia) uses MSK at UTC+03:00, while EEST uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Moscow and Europe/Athens.
Does daylight saving time affect the Russia–EEST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between Russia and EEST 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).
What is the time difference between Russia and EEST?
EEST is +0h from Russia.
What timezone is Russia in?
Russia operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EEST in?
EEST 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 EEST timezone?
Major cities in the EEST timezone include Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Sofia, Kyiv, Riga.
What is the UTC offset for EEST?
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) is at UTC+03:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EEST timezone?
EEST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. EEST is one hour ahead of Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00).
When is it midnight in Russia, what time is it in EEST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Russia (MSK), it is +0h later in EEST (EEST).
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