United Kingdom
Russia
London to Moscow Time Difference
Moscow is 2 hours ahead of London
London vs Moscow — At a Glance
London to Moscow — Hour-by-Hour
About London and Moscow
London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway. Moscow (population: 12.6M) is known for the Kremlin, Red Square, Russia's political and economic center, and the Moscow Metro.
Business Hours Overlap
Moscow is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with London.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between London (+44) and Moscow (+7) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
London uses GBP while Moscow uses RUB. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
London primarily speaks English, while Moscow speaks Russian. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Moscow visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Moscow?
Moscow, Russia is 2 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom. London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1) and Moscow is in the Europe/Moscow timezone (UTC+3).
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Moscow?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 2:00 PM in Moscow.
What is the best time to call Moscow from London?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Moscow anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM London time).
What currency does Moscow use?
Moscow, Russia uses RUB. London uses GBP. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Moscow?
The primary language in Moscow is Russian. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Moscow from London?
To call Moscow from London, dial your international access code followed by +7 and the local number. London uses country code +44 and Moscow uses +7.
