JST to MSK Converter
MSK is 6 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 3:00 AM MSK.
MSK is 6 hours behind JST. To convert JST to MSK, subtract 6 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 3:00 AM MSK.
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. MSK (Moscow Time) is used in Moscow, St Petersburg and western Russia; Belarus.
JST to MSK time conversion table
JST to MSK on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | MSK | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM MSK | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM MSK | previous day |
| 2:00 AM JST | 8:00 PM MSK | previous day |
| 3:00 AM JST | 9:00 PM MSK | previous day |
| 4:00 AM JST | 10:00 PM MSK | previous day |
| 5:00 AM JST | 11:00 PM MSK | previous day |
| 6:00 AM JST | 12:00 AM MSK | night |
| 7:00 AM JST | 1:00 AM MSK | night |
| 8:00 AM JST | 2:00 AM MSK | night |
| 9:00 AM JST | 3:00 AM MSK | night |
| 10:00 AM JST | 4:00 AM MSK | night |
| 11:00 AM JST | 5:00 AM MSK | night |
| 12:00 PM JST | 6:00 AM MSK | — |
| 1:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM MSK | — |
| 2:00 PM JST | 8:00 AM MSK | — |
| 3:00 PM JST | 9:00 AM MSK | work hours |
| 4:00 PM JST | 10:00 AM MSK | work hours |
| 5:00 PM JST | 11:00 AM MSK | — |
| 6:00 PM JST | 12:00 PM MSK | — |
| 7:00 PM JST | 1:00 PM MSK | — |
| 8:00 PM JST | 2:00 PM MSK | — |
| 9:00 PM JST | 3:00 PM MSK | — |
| 10:00 PM JST | 4:00 PM MSK | — |
| 11:00 PM JST | 5:00 PM MSK | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to MSK
Subtract 6 hours from the JST time to get MSK.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 3:00 AM MSK.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM MSK (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and MSK
The time difference between JST and MSK is 6 hours all year – MSK is behind JST.
JST and MSK during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- MSK does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between JST and MSK
JST and MSK share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM MSK, inside working hours for both.
JST to MSK FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and MSK?
MSK is 6 hours behind JST all year. 9:00 AM JST = 3:00 AM MSK.
What is 9 AM JST in MSK?
9:00 AM JST is 3:00 AM MSK.
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in MSK?
12:00 PM JST is 6:00 AM MSK.
Is MSK ahead of or behind JST?
MSK is 6 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in MSK than in JST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does MSK change for daylight saving time?
No. MSK stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and MSK?
JST and MSK share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM MSK, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.