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Time Difference: London to Moscow

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇷🇺MoscowUTC+3
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3
🇷🇺
Moscow, Russia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
2 hours
Moscow is 2 hours ahead of London

London vs Moscow timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Moscow (Russia) uses Europe/Moscow at UTC+3. This means Moscow is 3 hours ahead of London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Moscow

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 9am3pm in London, which is 11am5pm in Moscow. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonMoscowStatus
6am8amLondon early, Moscow early
7am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7pmLondon evening, Moscow evening
6pm8pmLondon evening, Moscow evening
7pm9pmLondon evening, Moscow evening
8pm10pmLondon evening, Moscow late evening
9pm11pmLondon evening, Moscow late evening
10pm12amLondon late evening, Moscow asleep

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 London and Moscow

London observes daylight saving time, but Moscow does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29London is 3 hours behind Moscow
  • Mar 29 Oct 25London is 2 hours behind Moscow
  • Oct 25 Dec 31London is 3 hours behind Moscow

Distance between London and Moscow

Great-circle distance
2,501 km
Direct flight time
~3h 57m

London and Moscow are 2,501 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~3h 57m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Moscow?
The current time difference is 2 hours. London is currently 2 hours behind Moscow.
Is London ahead of Moscow?
No. London is currently 2 hours behind Moscow.
What time is it in Moscow when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 11am in Moscow.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Moscow?
The best window is 9am–3pm in London, which is 11am–5pm in Moscow. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Moscow observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Moscow does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are London and Moscow?
London and Moscow are 2,501 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 3 hours 57 minutes.