MSK to IST Time Converter

Convert Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2h 30m ahead.

Moscow · Moscow Standard Time
03:10:08
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
05:40:08
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: MSK (Moscow)
To: IST (Mumbai)
--:--

Daylight Saving status right now

MSK (Moscow Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can MSK and IST meet?

00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
MSK
IST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Moscow (MSK). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 MSK (11:30–16:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour MSK to IST conversion table

MSK time (Moscow)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Mon02:30 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon03:30 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon04:30 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon05:30 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon06:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon07:30 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon08:30 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon09:30 MonIST working
08:00 Mon10:30 MonIST working
09:00 Mon11:30 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon12:30 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon13:30 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon14:30 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon15:30 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon16:30 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon17:30 MonMSK working
16:00 Mon18:30 MonMSK working
17:00 Mon19:30 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon20:30 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon21:30 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon22:30 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon23:30 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon00:30 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon01:30 TueOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Moscow Standard Time (MSK)
IANA identifier
Europe/Moscow
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
MoscowSt. Petersburg
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata

Sun today in Moscow and Mumbai

Moscow
Sunrise
04:27
Sunset
20:26
Solar noon
12:27
Daylight
15h 59m
Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
12h 58m

Related converters

IST to MSK (reverse)MSK to ESTMSK to PSTMSK to GMTMSK to UTCMSK to CETEST to ISTPST to ISTGMT to ISTUTC to ISTCET to IST
Looking for local time? See time in Moscow or time in Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MSK and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 2h 30m ahead MSK (Moscow Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MSK or IST observe daylight saving time?+
MSK: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MSK and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 MSK (11:30–16:30 IST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Moscow?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Moscow (MSK), it is 14:30 Mon in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MSK and IST?+
MSK maps to "Europe/Moscow" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Moscow ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Moscow (MSK) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 2h 30m ahead MSK. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MSK and IST?+
MSK is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both MSK and IST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 MSK.