Moscow to Tokyo time converter
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Moscow. When it is 9:00 AM in Moscow, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Tokyo.
7:14 AM in Moscow, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Moscow to Tokyo conversion table
Every hour of today in Moscow and the matching time in Tokyo. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Moscow | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Moscow (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Moscow and Tokyo switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +16h
Distance
Moscow and Tokyo are 8,089 km (5,026 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Moscow and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Moscow.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Moscow?
When it is 9:00 AM in Moscow, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Tokyo.
When is the best time to call Tokyo from Moscow?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Moscow (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).
Does the time difference between Moscow and Tokyo change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.