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

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MSK (Moscow)

Russia · -2.5h🔔 Public Holiday in 4d — Russia Day

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)2 holidays

Jun 12Russia DaySOON

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.

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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)

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MSK (Moscow)

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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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