Moscow is usually 7 hours ahead of New York. New York observes daylight saving time and Moscow does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

MoscowNew York

Sunrise 4:11 AMSunset 9:02 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:41 AMSunset 8:25 PM(local)

New York: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
MoscowUTC+3
New YorkUTC-4EDT

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Moscow

Dialing code+7
Population10,381,222
Coordinates55.75Β°N, 37.62Β°E
Elevation155 m

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York

Dialing code+1
Population8,804,190
Coordinates40.71Β°N, 74.01Β°W
Elevation10 m

Best time for a call: 16:00–18:00 in MoscowAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Moscow and New York?
Moscow is 7 hours ahead of New York. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Moscow and New York?
The best window to call is 16:00–18:00 Moscow time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Moscow and New York change?
Because at least one of Moscow and New York observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).