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Convert JST to MSK
Japan Standard Time to Moscow Standard Time — Moscow is 6 hours behind Tokyo
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-6 hours
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
MSK Full Name
Moscow Standard Time
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About JST and MSK Time Zones
JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. MSK (Moscow Standard Time) is UTC+3 and covers cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 6:00 AM in Moscow (MSK). The time difference between JST and MSK is 6 hours — Moscow is behind Tokyo.
The best meeting window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM JST (3:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK).
Use our world clock tool to compare Tokyo and Moscow with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between JST and MSK?
Moscow (MSK) is 6 hours behind Tokyo (JST). The offset is -6 hours.
Is MSK ahead or behind JST?
MSK is 6 hours behind JST. JST is UTC+9 and MSK is UTC+3.
When it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Moscow?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 6:00 AM in Moscow (MSK).
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Moscow?
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo (JST), it's 11:00 AM in Moscow (MSK).