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EST to MSK converter
Eastern Time
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Moscow Time
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Moscow Time is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Time for most of the year, and 8 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 7: Moscow Time is 8 hours ahead of Eastern Time
- March 8 to October 31: Moscow Time is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Time
- November 1 to December 31: Moscow Time is 8 hours ahead of Eastern Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM EST in MSK?
For most of the year, 9 AM Eastern Time is 4 PM Moscow Time. For part of the year it is 5 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is MSK from EST?
Moscow Time is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Time for most of the year, and 8 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 EST to MSK difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
EST to MSK, hour by hour
| Eastern Time | Moscow Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 7 AM |
| 1 AM | 8 AM |
| 2 AM | 9 AM |
| 3 AM | 10 AM |
| 4 AM | 11 AM |
| 5 AM | 12 PM |
| 6 AM | 1 PM |
| 7 AM | 2 PM |
| 8 AM | 3 PM |
| 9 AM | 4 PM |
| 10 AM | 5 PM |
| 11 AM | 6 PM |
| 12 PM | 7 PM |
| 1 PM | 8 PM |
| 2 PM | 9 PM |
| 3 PM | 10 PM |
| 4 PM | 11 PM |
| 5 PM | 12 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 1 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 2 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 3 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 4 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 5 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 6 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.