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Time Difference: Beijing to Moscow

🇨🇳BeijingUTC+8
vs
🇷🇺MoscowUTC+3
🇨🇳
Beijing, China
Sun, May 24
🇷🇺
Moscow, Russia
Sat, May 23

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Time Difference
5 hours
Moscow is 5 hours behind Beijing

Beijing vs Moscow timezone guide

Beijing (China) uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone at UTC+8, while Moscow (Russia) uses Europe/Moscow at UTC+3. This means Moscow is 5 hours behind Beijing (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Beijing and Moscow

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 3 hours per day. The shared window is 2pm5pm in Beijing, which is 9am12pm in Moscow. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BeijingMoscowStatus
6am1amBeijing early, Moscow asleep
7am2amBeijing early, Moscow asleep
8am3amBeijing early, Moscow asleep
9am4amBeijing working hours, Moscow asleep
10am5amBeijing working hours, Moscow asleep
11am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm5pmBeijing late evening, Moscow evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Beijing and Moscow

Neither Beijing nor Moscow observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 5 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Beijing and Moscow

Great-circle distance
5,794 km
Direct flight time
~7h 49m

Beijing and Moscow are 5,794 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~7h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Moscow?
The current time difference is 5 hours. Beijing is currently 5 hours ahead of Moscow.
Is Beijing ahead of Moscow?
Yes. Beijing is currently 5 hours ahead of Moscow.
What time is it in Moscow when it's 9 AM in Beijing?
When it's 9 AM in Beijing, it's 4am in Moscow.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and Moscow?
The best window is 2pm–5pm in Beijing, which is 9am–12pm in Moscow. That's 3 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Beijing and Moscow observe daylight saving time?
Neither Beijing nor Moscow observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Beijing and Moscow?
Beijing and Moscow are 5,794 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 7 hours 49 minutes.