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Russia observes Daylight Saving Time. Next clock forward change is scheduled for 2024-03-31. Clocks will fall back on 2024-10-27.
Optimal overlapping time windows to schedule remote team meetings, vendor synchronization, and client calls between major global economic regions and Russia.
Timezone Twins: The following countries and territories share the exact same standard clock as Russia:
The directory below details the official time zone designations, IANA database identifiers, real-time clocks, and standard UTC offsets active across Russia.
Select a metropolitan center below to view dedicated city clocks, localized solar schedules, and weather patterns.
Complete schedule of national holidays, bank closures, religious festivals, and observances. Switch between years (2024–2028) and filter by holiday category:
| Date | Holiday Name | Classification | Calendar Basis | Office Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-01-07 | Orthodox Christmas | Religious | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-02-23 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-03-08 | International Women's Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-05-01 | Spring and Labour Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-05-09 | Victory Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-06-12 | Russia Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-11-04 | Unity Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-11-03 | Day of Reconciliation and Remembrance | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-10-18 | Father's Day | Observance | gregorian | Open 🟢 |
| 2026-11-04 | National Unity Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
| 2026-12-12 | Constitution Day | Public | gregorian | Closed 🔴 |
Physiological time difference and circadian adjustment expectations when traveling to Russia:
Official format conventions and time standards recognized in Russia:
| Preferred Date Format | DD-MM-YYYY |
|---|---|
| Standard Clock Format | 24-hour |
| First Day of the Week | Monday |
| 24-Hour Military Clock Used? | Yes |
Russia has a complex history of timezone changes, particularly regarding DST. Permanent standard time was adopted in 2011, eliminating DST in most regions.
The current time in Russia is based on Europe/Moscow with a UTC offset of UTC+02:00 to UTC+12:00. Real-time clocks above are synchronized with high-precision atomic stratum-1 time servers.
Yes, Russia observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are adjusted seasonally to maximize natural daylight.
Standard business hours in Russia are typically 09:00 - 18:00, Monday through Friday.
Refer to the Remote Work Call Planner section above for region-specific recommended calling windows from the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
The international telephone dialing code for Russia is +7.