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