Turkey
Russia
Ankara to Moscow Time Difference
Moscow is 0 hours ahead of Ankara
Ankara vs Moscow — At a Glance
Ankara to Moscow — Hour-by-Hour
About Ankara and Moscow
Ankara (population: 5.7M) is known for Turkey's capital, the Anıtkabir (Atatürk's mausoleum), and government administration. Moscow (population: 12.6M) is known for the Kremlin, Red Square, Russia's political and economic center, and the Moscow Metro.
Business Hours Overlap
Ankara is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Moscow.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Ankara (+90) and Moscow (+7) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Ankara uses TRY while Moscow uses RUB. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Ankara primarily speaks Turkish, 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 Ankara and Moscow visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Ankara and Moscow?
Moscow, Russia is 0 hours ahead of Ankara, Turkey. Ankara is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone (UTC+3) and Moscow is in the Europe/Moscow timezone (UTC+3).
When it's noon in Ankara, what time is it in Moscow?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Ankara, it's 12:00 PM in Moscow.
What is the best time to call Moscow from Ankara?
With only a 0-hour difference, you can comfortably call Moscow anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Ankara time).
What currency does Moscow use?
Moscow, Russia uses RUB. Ankara uses TRY. 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 Ankara?
To call Moscow from Ankara, dial your international access code followed by +7 and the local number. Ankara uses country code +90 and Moscow uses +7.
