Moscow Standard Time (msk) is used in Russia. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Moscow.

TOKYO (Tokyo) (tokyo) is used in Japan. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.

MSK to TOKYO Time Converter

Moscow Standard Time → TOKYO (Tokyo)

MSK = UTC+3TOKYO = UTC+9

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09:00

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Tokyo

Japan · +6h

15:00

London

United Kingdom · -2h

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New York

USA · -7h

02:00

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · +1h

10:00

Sydney

Australia · +7h

16:00

MSK (Moscow) ↔ Tokyo — time offset

MSK (Moscow) is 6 hours behind Tokyo. When it's noon in MSK (Moscow), it's 18:00 in Tokyo.

MSK (Moscow) runs on Europe/Moscow; Tokyo runs on Asia/Tokyo. Together they are 6 hours apart.

Mutual working hours

Both MSK (Moscow) and Tokyo are simultaneously in business hours for 2 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Overlap (2h)

Best call times between these locations

There is a 2-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours.

09:00 Moscow / 15:00 Tokyo✓ Both working

10:00 Moscow / 16:00 Tokyo✓ Both working

Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.

Public holidays this year

⚡ Upcoming holidays in both locations, confirm with your contact before booking.

MSK (Moscow)1 holiday

Nov 4Unity Day

Tokyo7 holidays

Jul 20Marine Day

Aug 11Mountain Day

Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day

Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day

Oct 12Sports Day

MSK (Moscow) and Tokyo — practical scheduling

MSK (Moscow) (Russia) and Tokyo (Japan) are 6 hours apart. With a 2-hour daily overlap in standard business hours, both teams can connect in real time without either side stretching beyond their normal workday.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

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If you are in MSK (Moscow), aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in Tokyo — both teams are within working hours.

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If you are in MSK (Moscow), aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Tokyo — both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

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Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am MSK (Moscow)".

MSK (Moscow) ↔ TOKYO (Tokyo)

2h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between msk and tokyo?

Moscow Standard Time (msk) is UTC+3 and TOKYO (Tokyo) (tokyo) is UTC+9. The difference between them is 6 hours.

Where is msk used?

Moscow Standard Time (msk) is used in Russia and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Moscow.

Where is tokyo used?

TOKYO (Tokyo) (tokyo) is used in Japan and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.

How do I convert msk to tokyo?

Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any msk time and the tokyo equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.

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