Berlin to Moscow — Time Zone Converter
CET (UTC+2) → MSK (UTC+3). Moscow is 1 hour ahead relative to Berlin right now.
Berlin
Oct 7, 2026, 1:55 PM
Moscow
Oct 7, 2026, 2:55 PM
Sample times — CET to MSK
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Berlin and MoscowBerlin vs Moscow time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Berlin observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) CET MSK Difference Jan 1 – Mar 28 UTC+1 UTC+3 Moscow is 2 hours ahead Mar 29 – Oct 24 UTC+2 UTC+3 Moscow is 1 hour ahead Oct 25 – Dec 31 UTC+1 UTC+3 Moscow is 2 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Berlin vs Moscow time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Berlin observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | CET | MSK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 28 | UTC+1 | UTC+3 | Moscow is 2 hours ahead |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | UTC+2 | UTC+3 | Moscow is 1 hour ahead |
| Oct 25 – Dec 31 | UTC+1 | UTC+3 | Moscow is 2 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Berlin to Moscow is two hours in summer and one hour in winter, since Moscow does not observe daylight saving. The corridor covers energy, logistics, and manufacturing supply chains across Eastern Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Berlin and Moscow?
Right now the offset is about 1 hour ahead (from CET to MSK). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Berlin vs Moscow?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across Germany and Central Europe and western Russia?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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