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Time Difference: Moscow to Tokyo

🇷🇺MoscowUTC+3
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇷🇺
Moscow, Russia
Tue, Jun 2
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Tue, Jun 2

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Time Difference
6 hours
Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Moscow
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Moscow vs Tokyo timezone guide

Moscow (Russia) uses the Europe/Moscow timezone at UTC+3, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Moscow (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Moscow and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–11am in Moscow, which is 3pm–5pm in Tokyo. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

MoscowTokyoStatus
6am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm10pmMoscow working hours, Tokyo late evening
5pm11pmMoscow evening, Tokyo late evening
6pm12amMoscow evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm1amMoscow evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm2amMoscow evening, Tokyo asleep
9pm3amMoscow evening, Tokyo asleep
10pm4amMoscow late evening, Tokyo 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 Moscow and Tokyo

Neither Moscow nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 6 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Moscow and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
7,477 km
Direct flight time
~9h 48m

Moscow and Tokyo are 7,477 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~9h 48m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Moscow and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Moscow is currently 6 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Moscow ahead of Tokyo?
No. Moscow is currently 6 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Moscow?
When it's 9 AM in Moscow, it's 3pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Moscow and Tokyo?
The best window is 9am–11am in Moscow, which is 3pm–5pm in Tokyo. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Moscow and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Moscow nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Moscow and Tokyo?
Moscow and Tokyo are 7,477 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 9 hours 48 minutes.