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MSK to IST Converter

IST is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MSK

Current MSK Time
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Europe/Moscow
Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Time Diff
2h 30m ahead
MSK
UTC+3
IST
UTC+5:30
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 2.5:00 PM MSK (5.5h)

MSK to IST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in IST

MSK to IST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
MSK IST
12:00 AM 2:30 AM
1:00 AM 3:30 AM
2:00 AM 4:30 AM
3:00 AM 5:30 AM
4:00 AM 6:30 AM
5:00 AM 7:30 AM
6:00 AM 8:30 AM
7:00 AM 9:30 AM
8:00 AM 10:30 AM
9:00 AM 11:30 AM
10:00 AM 12:30 PM
11:00 AM 1:30 PM
12:00 PM 2:30 PM
1:00 PM 3:30 PM
2:00 PM 4:30 PM
3:00 PM 5:30 PM
4:00 PM 6:30 PM
5:00 PM 7:30 PM
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
7:00 PM 9:30 PM
8:00 PM 10:30 PM
9:00 PM 11:30 PM
10:00 PM 12:30 AM +1d
11:00 PM 1:30 AM +1d

Converting Moscow Standard Time to India Standard Time

Moscow Standard Time (MSK) and India Standard Time (IST) are separated by a 2 hours and 30 minutes time difference. IST is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MSK. MSK is UTC+3, used in Russia, while IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka.

When converting from MSK to IST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM MSK equals 11:30 AM IST, 12:00 PM noon MSK equals 2:30 PM IST, and 5:00 PM MSK equals 7:30 PM IST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across MSK and IST

For professionals scheduling meetings between MSK and IST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 hours and 30 minutes difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

MSK does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+3 year-round. IST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+5:30 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between MSK and IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Moscow Standard Time (MSK). When it is 12:00 PM noon in MSK, it is 2:30 PM in IST.
How do I convert MSK to IST?
To convert MSK to IST, add 2 hours and 30 minutes to the MSK time. For example, 9:00 AM MSK is 11:30 AM IST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does MSK or IST observe Daylight Saving Time?
MSK does not observe Daylight Saving Time. IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between MSK and IST?
The best time to schedule a call between MSK and IST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in MSK, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in IST.
Is MSK ahead or behind IST?
MSK (UTC+3) is 2 hours and 30 minutes behind IST (UTC+5:30). MSK corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Moscow, while IST corresponds to Asia/Kolkata.

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