Question 1

What is the time difference between MSK and JST?

Accepted Answer

Japan Standard Time (JST) is 6 hours ahead of Moscow Standard Time (MSK). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert MSK to JST?

Accepted Answer

To convert MSK to JST, add 6 hours to the MSK time. For example, 9:00 AM MSK is 3:00 PM JST.

Question 3

What time is it in JST when it's noon in MSK?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in MSK, it's 6:00 PM in JST. JST is 6 hours ahead of MSK.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is JST from MSK?

Accepted Answer

JST is 6 hours ahead of MSK. This means when it's 9:00 AM in MSK, it's 3:00 PM in JST.

Question 5

Is JST ahead or behind MSK?

Accepted Answer

JST is ahead of MSK by 6 hours. Clocks in JST show a later time than MSK.

Question 6

Does MSK observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, Moscow Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 7

Does JST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, Japan Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from MSK to JST?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between MSK and JST is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

Do MSK and JST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, MSK and JST are always 6 hours apart. Neither timezone observes DST, so the difference is constant year-round.

Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	Period	Japan Standard Time (JST)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	6:00 AM	Morning
1:00 AM	Night	7:00 AM	Morning
2:00 AM	Night	8:00 AM	Morning
3:00 AM	Night	9:00 AM	Business
4:00 AM	Night	10:00 AM	Business
5:00 AM	Night	11:00 AM	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	12:00 PM	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	1:00 PM	Business
8:00 AM	Morning	2:00 PM	Business
9:00 AM	Business	3:00 PM	Business
10:00 AM	Business	4:00 PM	Business
11:00 AM	Business	5:00 PM	Business
12:00 PM	Business	6:00 PM	Evening
1:00 PM	Business	7:00 PM	Evening
2:00 PM	Business	8:00 PM	Evening
3:00 PM	Business	9:00 PM	Evening
4:00 PM	Business	10:00 PM	Evening
5:00 PM	Business	11:00 PM	Evening
6:00 PM	Evening	12:00 AM+1d	Night
7:00 PM	Evening	1:00 AM+1d	Night
8:00 PM	Evening	2:00 AM+1d	Night
9:00 PM	Evening	3:00 AM+1d	Night
10:00 PM	Evening	4:00 AM+1d	Night
11:00 PM	Evening	5:00 AM+1d	Night

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