India Standard Time (ist) is used in India. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata.

Moscow Standard Time (msk) is used in Russia. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Moscow.

IST to MSK Time Converter

India Standard Time → Moscow Standard Time

IST = UTC+5:30MSK = UTC+3

⚠️ IST is ambiguous — on this page it means India Standard Time. It also refers to:

Ireland Standard Time (Dublin) → MSK ↗Israel Standard Time (Jerusalem) → MSK ↗

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BASE

09:00

Work Clients Team +

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MSK (Moscow)

Russia · -2.5h

06:30

London

United Kingdom · -4.5h

04:30

New York

USA · -9.5h

23:30-1 day

Tokyo

Japan · +3.5h

12:30

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · -1.5h

07:30

Time difference: IST (Mumbai) and MSK (Moscow)

IST (Mumbai) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of MSK (Moscow). When it's noon in IST (Mumbai), it's 09:00 in MSK (Moscow).

IST (Mumbai) runs on Asia/Kolkata; MSK (Moscow) runs on Europe/Moscow. Together they are 2.5 hours 30 minutes apart.

Business hours comparison

Both IST (Mumbai) and MSK (Moscow) are simultaneously in business hours for 5.5 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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IST (Mumbai)

MSK (Moscow)

Overlap (5.5h)

Best call times between these locations

There is a 5.5-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours. The 3 best slots are listed below.

12:00 Mumbai / 09:00 Moscow✓ Both working

13:00 Mumbai / 10:00 Moscow✓ Both working

14:00 Mumbai / 11:00 Moscow✓ Both working

Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.

Public holidays this year

IST (Mumbai)

No upcoming public holidays this year.

MSK (Moscow)1 holiday

Nov 4Unity Day

IST (Mumbai) and MSK (Moscow) — practical scheduling

IST (Mumbai) (India) and MSK (Moscow) (Russia) are 2.5 hours apart. With a 5.5-hour daily overlap in standard business hours, both teams can connect in real time without either side stretching beyond their normal workday.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

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If you are in IST (Mumbai), aim for 12:00–13:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in MSK (Moscow) — both teams are within working hours.

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If you are in IST (Mumbai), aim for 13:00–14:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in MSK (Moscow) — both teams are within working hours.

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If you are in IST (Mumbai), aim for 14:00–15:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in MSK (Moscow) — both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

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Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am IST (Mumbai)".

IST (Mumbai) ↔ MSK (Moscow)

5h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

IST (Mumbai)

MSK (Moscow)

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17:00

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20:30

Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ist and msk?

India Standard Time (ist) is UTC+5:30 and Moscow Standard Time (msk) is UTC+3. The difference between them is 2.5 hours.

Where is ist used?

India Standard Time (ist) is used in India and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata. Note: ist is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.

Where is msk used?

Moscow Standard Time (msk) is used in Russia and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Moscow.

How do I convert ist to msk?

Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any ist time and the msk equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.

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