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CET to MSK converter
Central European Time
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Moscow Time
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Moscow Time is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time for most of the year, and 2 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 28: Moscow Time is 2 hours ahead of Central European Time
- March 29 to October 24: Moscow Time is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time
- October 25 to December 31: Moscow Time is 2 hours ahead of Central European Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM CET in MSK?
For most of the year, 9 AM Central European Time is 10 AM Moscow Time. For part of the year it is 11 AM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is MSK from CET?
Moscow Time is 1 hour ahead of Central European Time for most of the year, and 2 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the CET to MSK difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
CET to MSK, hour by hour
| Central European Time | Moscow Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 1 AM |
| 1 AM | 2 AM |
| 2 AM | 3 AM |
| 3 AM | 4 AM |
| 4 AM | 5 AM |
| 5 AM | 6 AM |
| 6 AM | 7 AM |
| 7 AM | 8 AM |
| 8 AM | 9 AM |
| 9 AM | 10 AM |
| 10 AM | 11 AM |
| 11 AM | 12 PM |
| 12 PM | 1 PM |
| 1 PM | 2 PM |
| 2 PM | 3 PM |
| 3 PM | 4 PM |
| 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 5 PM | 6 PM |
| 6 PM | 7 PM |
| 7 PM | 8 PM |
| 8 PM | 9 PM |
| 9 PM | 10 PM |
| 10 PM | 11 PM |
| 11 PM | 12 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.