Moscow is usually 1 hour ahead of Zurich. Zurich observes daylight saving time and Moscow does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

MoscowZurich

Sunrise 4:12 AMSunset 9:01 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:49 AMSunset 9:16 PM(local)

Zurich: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
MoscowUTC+3
ZurichUTC+2

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Moscow

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

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Zurich

Dialing code+41
Population415,367
Coordinates47.37Β°N, 8.55Β°E
Elevation429 m

Best time for a call: 10:00–18:00 in MoscowAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Moscow and Zurich?
Moscow is 1 hour ahead of Zurich. 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 Zurich?
The best window to call is 10:00–18:00 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 Zurich change?
Because at least one of Moscow and Zurich 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).