MSK to MST Time Converter

Convert Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Mountain Standard Time (MST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours behind.

Moscow · Moscow Standard Time
23:13:07
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Denver · Mountain Standard Time
14:13:07
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

Convert a specific time

From: MSK (Moscow)
To: MST (Denver)
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Daylight Saving status right now

MSK (Moscow Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00

Heads up: MST observes DST while MSK does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when MST starts or ends DST.

When can MSK and MST meet?

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MST
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.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 17:00–18:00 MSK (08:00–09:00 MST).

Hour-by-hour MSK to MST conversion table

MSK time (Moscow)MST time (Denver)Status
00:00 Wed15:00 TueMST working
01:00 Wed16:00 TueMST working
02:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed00:00 WedMSK working
10:00 Wed01:00 WedMSK working
11:00 Wed02:00 WedMSK working
12:00 Wed03:00 WedMSK working
13:00 Wed04:00 WedMSK working
14:00 Wed05:00 WedMSK working
15:00 Wed06:00 WedMSK working
16:00 Wed07:00 WedMSK working
17:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed09:00 WedMST working
19:00 Wed10:00 WedMST working
20:00 Wed11:00 WedMST working
21:00 Wed12:00 WedMST working
22:00 Wed13:00 WedMST working
23:00 Wed14:00 WedMST working

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
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
IANA identifier
America/Denver
Current UTC offset
UTC-06:00
Current abbreviation
MDT
Major cities in this zone
DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityAlbuquerque

Sun today in Moscow and Denver

Moscow
Sunrise
04:23
Sunset
20:30
Solar noon
12:27
Daylight
16h 7m
Denver
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:06
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 18m

Related converters

MST to MSK (reverse)MSK to ESTMSK to PSTMSK to GMTMSK to UTCMSK to CETEST to MSTPST to MSTGMT to MSTUTC to MSTCET to MST
Looking for local time? See time in Moscow or time in Denver.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MSK and MST right now?+
MST (Mountain Standard Time) is currently 9 hours behind 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 MST observe daylight saving time?+
MSK: does not observe daylight saving time. MST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MSK and MST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 MSK (08:00–09:00 MST).
What time is it in Denver when it is 12:00 noon in Moscow?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Moscow (MSK), it is 03:00 Wed in Denver (MST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MSK and MST?+
MSK maps to "Europe/Moscow" in the IANA database. MST maps to "America/Denver". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Moscow ahead of or behind Denver?+
Whether Moscow (MSK) is ahead of or behind Denver (MST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MST is 9 hours behind MSK. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MSK and MST?+
MSK is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) and MST is UTC-06:00 (MDT). 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 MST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between MSK and MST is 17:00–18:00 MSK.