Does Moscow observe daylight saving time?

No. Moscow stays on MSK (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Moscow?

5:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

Moscow to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Moscow right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Moscow · Russia

6:33 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · MSK

Sydney · Australia

2:33 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Moscow and Sydney

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Moscow, which is 7:00 PM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

MoscowOrganizerRussia ·6:33AMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time2:33PMnow

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Date in Moscow

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Moscow time.

11:00AMBest · GoodWorking hours in Moscow (11:00); just outside working hours in Sydney (19:00).
10:00AMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Moscow (10:00); just outside working hours in Sydney (18:00).
9:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Moscow (09:00); just outside working hours in Sydney (17:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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MoscowUTC+3
SydneyAEDT
UTC	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

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Your meeting

Moscow11:00 AM UTC+3Sun, Oct 18
Sydney7:00 PM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 08:00 UTC

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Time difference between Moscow and Sydney

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Moscow right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Moscow on MSK (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Moscow.

Time difference between Moscow and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 8 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 7 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 8 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Moscow is on Moscow Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Moscow & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Moscow and Sydney?: Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Moscow right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Moscow on MSK (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Moscow.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Moscow and Sydney?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Moscow, which is 7:00 PM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Moscow observe daylight saving time?: No. Moscow stays on MSK (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Moscow?: 5:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

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