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