Moscow, Russia Beijing, China
Compare time between Moscow and Beijing
Date
Time format
Moscow, Russia
3:32
PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Beijing, China
8:32
PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
5 hours
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Moscow time zone: MSK (UTC+3)
Beijing time zone: CST (UTC+8)
Distance: Moscow → Beijing
Frequently Asked Questions
Moscow is in the MSK timezone (UTC+3) and Beijing is in the CST timezone (UTC+8). The time difference between them is 5 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Moscow and Beijing. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Moscow nor Beijing observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Moscow clock and type any time. The Beijing clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.