EST to MSK Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Moscow Standard Time (MSK). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:24
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Moscow · Moscow Standard Time
23:55:24
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: MSK (Moscow)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
MSK (Moscow Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while MSK does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and MSK meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 EST (16:00–16:00 MSK).

Hour-by-hour EST to MSK conversion table

EST time (New York)MSK time (Moscow)Status
00:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun09:00 SunMSK working
03:00 Sun10:00 SunMSK working
04:00 Sun11:00 SunMSK working
05:00 Sun12:00 SunMSK working
06:00 Sun13:00 SunMSK working
07:00 Sun14:00 SunMSK working
08:00 Sun15:00 SunMSK working
09:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun17:00 SunEST working
11:00 Sun18:00 SunEST working
12:00 Sun19:00 SunEST working
13:00 Sun20:00 SunEST working
14:00 Sun21:00 SunEST working
15:00 Sun22:00 SunEST working
16:00 Sun23:00 SunEST working
17:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)
IANA identifier
Europe/Moscow
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
MoscowSt. Petersburg

Sun today in New York and Moscow

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
Moscow
Sunrise
04:29
Sunset
20:25
Solar noon
12:27
Daylight
15h 55m

Related converters

MSK to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to MSKGMT to MSKUTC to MSKCET to MSKIST to MSK
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Moscow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and MSK right now?+
MSK (Moscow Standard Time) is currently 7 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or MSK observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. MSK: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and MSK?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 EST (16:00–16:00 MSK), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Moscow when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 19:00 Sun in Moscow (MSK).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and MSK?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. MSK maps to "Europe/Moscow". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Moscow?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Moscow (MSK) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MSK is 7 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and MSK?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and MSK is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EST and MSK?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 EST.