MSK — Moscow Standard Time
UTC+03:00 · 3 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | MSK |
| Full name | Moscow Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
| IANA identifier | Europe/Moscow |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from MSK
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +7h |
| Chicago | +8h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Paris | +1h |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Bangkok | -4h |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| Auckland | -9h |
Using MSK in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in MSK, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Dubai: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MSK equals 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | MSK | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| London | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert MSK to Other Time Zones
Cities in MSK
About MSK (Moscow Standard Time)
MSK (Moscow Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +03:00, meaning it is 3 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Europe/Moscow. It is used in 8 countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, and others.
MSK does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +03:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in MSK include Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and 132 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MSK?
MSK stands for Moscow Standard Time. It is 3 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+03:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Moscow.
What is the current time in MSK?
The current MSK time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. MSK is UTC+03:00, which is 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Does MSK observe daylight saving time?
No, MSK does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +03:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use MSK?
Countries and regions using MSK include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Turkey.
How do I convert MSK to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert MSK to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between MSK and 13 major world cities.