MSK to GFT Time Converter

Convert Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to French Guiana Time (GFT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

Moscow · Moscow Standard Time
08:44:50
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Cayenne · French Guiana Time
02:44:50
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: MSK (Moscow)
To: GFT (Cayenne)
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Daylight Saving status right now

MSK (Moscow Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
GFT (French Guiana Time)
Observes DST
No

When can MSK and GFT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Moscow (MSK). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 MSK (09:00–10:00 GFT).

Hour-by-hour MSK to GFT conversion table

MSK time (Moscow)GFT time (Cayenne)Status
00:00 Sat18:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat19:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat20:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat21:00 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sat22:00 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sat00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat03:00 SatMSK working
10:00 Sat04:00 SatMSK working
11:00 Sat05:00 SatMSK working
12:00 Sat06:00 SatMSK working
13:00 Sat07:00 SatMSK working
14:00 Sat08:00 SatMSK working
15:00 Sat09:00 SatBoth at work
16:00 Sat10:00 SatBoth at work
17:00 Sat11:00 SatGFT working
18:00 Sat12:00 SatGFT working
19:00 Sat13:00 SatGFT working
20:00 Sat14:00 SatGFT working
21:00 Sat15:00 SatGFT working
22:00 Sat16:00 SatGFT working
23:00 Sat17:00 SatOff-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

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
French Guiana Time (GFT)
IANA identifier
America/Cayenne
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Cayenne

Sun today in Moscow and Cayenne

Moscow
Sunrise
04:06
Sunset
20:48
Solar noon
12:27
Daylight
16h 42m

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Looking for local time? See time in Moscow or time in Cayenne.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MSK and GFT right now?+
GFT (French Guiana Time) is currently 6 hours behind MSK (Moscow Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MSK or GFT observe daylight saving time?+
MSK: does not observe daylight saving time. GFT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MSK and GFT?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 MSK (09:00–10:00 GFT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Cayenne when it is 12:00 noon in Moscow?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Moscow (MSK), it is 06:00 Sat in Cayenne (GFT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MSK and GFT?+
MSK maps to "Europe/Moscow" in the IANA database. GFT maps to "America/Cayenne". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Moscow ahead of or behind Cayenne?+
Whether Moscow (MSK) is ahead of or behind Cayenne (GFT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GFT is 6 hours behind MSK. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MSK and GFT?+
MSK is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) and GFT 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 MSK and GFT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 MSK.