Time difference

Time Difference Between Moscow and Sydney

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Moscow. The current difference is 7 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

MoscowRussia 🇷🇺

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Europe/MoscowUTC+3
SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
02 — Difference

Moscow vs Sydney

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Moscow. When it is 12:00 in Moscow, it is 19:00 in Sydney.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Moscow
UTC+3
Sydney
UTC+10
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Moscow and Sydney working hours (09:00–17:00) is 16:00–17:00 Sydney time — that's 09:00–10:00 in Moscow — about 1 hour of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Moscow does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
7 hours
Moscow zone
Europe/Moscow
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Moscow offset
UTC+3
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Moscow DST
No
Sydney DST
Yes
Countries
Russia · Australia
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Moscow and Sydney?

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Moscow right now.

Is Moscow ahead of Sydney?

No, Moscow is 7 hours behind Sydney.

Do Moscow and Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Moscow does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Moscow and Sydney?

A good window is 16:00–17:00 in Sydney (09:00–10:00 in Moscow), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.