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Time Difference: Moscow to Paris

🇷🇺MoscowUTC+3
vs
🇫🇷ParisUTC+1
🇷🇺
Moscow, Russia
Wed, Jun 3
🇫🇷
Paris, France
Tue, Jun 2

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Time Difference
1 hour
Paris is 1 hour behind Moscow

Moscow vs Paris timezone guide

Moscow (Russia) uses the Europe/Moscow timezone at UTC+3, while Paris (France) uses Europe/Paris at UTC+1. This means Paris is 2 hours behind Moscow (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Moscow and Paris

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 10am5pm in Moscow, which is 9am4pm in Paris. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

MoscowParisStatus
6am5amMoscow early, Paris asleep
7am6amMoscow early, Paris early
8am7amMoscow early, Paris early
9am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm5pmMoscow evening, Paris evening
7pm6pmMoscow evening, Paris evening
8pm7pmMoscow evening, Paris evening
9pm8pmMoscow evening, Paris evening
10pm9pmMoscow late evening, Paris 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 Moscow and Paris

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Moscow is 2 hours ahead Paris
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Moscow is 1 hour ahead Paris
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Moscow is 2 hours ahead Paris

Distance between Moscow and Paris

Great-circle distance
2,486 km
Direct flight time
~3h 55m

Moscow and Paris are 2,486 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~3h 55m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Moscow and Paris?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Moscow is currently 1 hour ahead of Paris.
Is Moscow ahead of Paris?
Yes. Moscow is currently 1 hour ahead of Paris.
What time is it in Paris when it's 9 AM in Moscow?
When it's 9 AM in Moscow, it's 8am in Paris.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Moscow and Paris?
The best window is 10am–5pm in Moscow, which is 9am–4pm in Paris. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Moscow and Paris observe daylight saving time?
Paris 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 Moscow and Paris?
Moscow and Paris are 2,486 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 3 hours 55 minutes.