Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Delhi to Moscow

-2h 30m

Delhi

ISTSOURCE

India · UTC+05:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Moscow

MSK

Russia · UTC+03:00

HH09

MM30

09:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Delhi

Moscow

12:00 AM

9:30 PM-1

2:00 AM

11:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

1:30 AM

6:00 AM

3:30 AM

8:00 AM

5:30 AM

10:00 AM

7:30 AM

12:00 PM

9:30 AM

2:00 PM

11:30 AM

4:00 PM

1:30 PM

6:00 PM

3:30 PM

8:00 PM

5:30 PM

10:00 PM

7:30 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

IST and MSK on the World Map

The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and MSK (Moscow Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

IST Zone

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MSK Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

IST – India Standard Time

UTC+05:30

India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IST

IndiaSri Lanka

Major Cities in IST

MumbaiDelhiBangaloreKolkataChennaiHyderabadPuneAhmedabadColomboJaipurLucknowSurat

Key Facts about IST

•India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
•India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
•IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
•The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:30 year-round

Learn more about IST on Wikipedia

MSK – Moscow Standard Time

UTC+03:00

Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is the time zone for Moscow and western Russia, 3 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in MSK

Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, western regions)

Major Cities in MSK

MoscowSt. PetersburgVolgogradNizhny NovgorodKazanSamaraRostov-on-Don

Key Facts about MSK

•All Russian train timetables use Moscow Time, regardless of location.
•Russia abolished daylight saving time in 2011.
•Moscow is the most populous city in Europe with over 12 million residents.
•MSK shares the offset with Saudi Arabia (AST) and East Africa (EAT).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+03:00 year-round

Learn more about MSK on Wikipedia

About Delhi

Wikipedia

Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.

Population:11 million

Metro:32.9 million

Business Hours:9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST

Currency:INR (₹)

Stock Exchange:NSE (National Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

India GateRed FortQutub MinarLotus TempleHumayun's Tomb

Did You Know?

Delhi serves as India's political capital while Mumbai is the financial capital.

Learn more about IST timezone →

About Moscow

Wikipedia

Moscow operates on Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC+3. As Russia's capital and financial center, MSK is the reference timezone across Russia's 11 time zones.

Population:12.5 million

Metro:17.1 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MSK

Currency:RUB (₽)

Stock Exchange:MOEX (Moscow Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Red SquareKremlinSt. Basil's CathedralBolshoi TheatreGUM Department Store

Did You Know?

Russia spans 11 time zones but Moscow Time (MSK) is the reference for all schedules.

Learn more about MSK timezone →

Delhi vs Moscow: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. Moscow runs on Moscow Standard Time (MSK) at UTC+03:00. That puts Delhi 2 hours 30 minutes behind Moscow — a difference of -2h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Delhi it is 6:30 AM in Moscow. Midnight in Delhi is 9:30 PM in Moscow. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Delhi to Moscow time conversion table

Delhi (IST)	Moscow (MSK)	Day
12:00 AM	9:30 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	3:30 AM	same day
7:00 AM	4:30 AM	same day
8:00 AM	5:30 AM	same day
9:00 AM	6:30 AM	same day
12:00 PM	9:30 AM	same day
3:00 PM	12:30 PM	same day
5:00 PM	2:30 PM	same day
6:00 PM	3:30 PM	same day
9:00 PM	6:30 PM	same day

Why people convert Delhi to Moscow time

Scheduling a call from Delhi to Moscow: a 10:00 AM start in Delhi lands at 7:30 AM in Moscow, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Delhi and Moscow are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST time (9:00 AM–2:30 PM MSK). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Delhi viewers need 6:30 AM in Moscow to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:30 AM if the event is anchored to Delhi.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h 30m gap is not.
Block 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Delhi and need Moscow colleagues present.

About IST (India Standard Time)

India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.

About MSK (Moscow Standard Time)

Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is the time zone used in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and much of western Russia. Russia abolished DST in 2011, so MSK is observed year-round. MSK is also the reference time for Russian railways – all train schedules in Russia are given in Moscow Time regardless of the actual local time zone.

Best time to call between Delhi and Moscow

Both Delhi and Moscow sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IST, which is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM MSK. That gives roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Delhi and Moscow share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:30 AM–5:00 PM IST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Delhi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Moscow (IST UTC+05:30 → MSK UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Delhi and Moscow?

Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Moscow (MSK, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -2h 30m.

How do I convert Delhi time to Moscow time?

Add -2h 30m to Delhi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Delhi is 6:30 AM in Moscow.

What time is it in Moscow right now?

Moscow uses MSK at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h 30m offset from Delhi.

What is the best time to call Moscow from Delhi?

Call between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:30 PM MSK and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Delhi or Moscow?

Delhi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Moscow. When it is 12:00 PM in Delhi it is 9:30 AM in Moscow.

Do Delhi and Moscow use different time zones?

Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while Moscow (Russia) uses MSK at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kolkata and Europe/Moscow.

Does daylight saving time affect the Delhi–Moscow difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h 30m offset between Delhi and Moscow is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Delhi's time zone?

IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.

Which countries use IST, Delhi's zone?

IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.

Is there a day difference between Delhi and Moscow?

Not normally. The -2h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Delhi and Moscow?

Moscow is -2h 30m from Delhi.

What timezone is Delhi in?

Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.

What timezone is Moscow in?

Moscow operates on Moscow Standard Time (MSK), UTC+3. As Russia's capital and financial center, MSK is the reference timezone across Russia's 11 time zones.

What are the business hours in Delhi?

Standard business hours in Delhi are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST.

What are the business hours in Moscow?

Standard business hours in Moscow are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MSK.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Delhi and Moscow?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Delhi works 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST and Moscow works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MSK (-2h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Delhi and Moscow?

Delhi uses INR (₹) while Moscow uses RUB (₽). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Delhi and Moscow compare in size?

Delhi has a population of approximately 11 million (metro: 32.9 million), while Moscow has approximately 12.5 million (metro: 17.1 million).

What are the major landmarks in Delhi and Moscow?

Delhi is known for India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar. Moscow is famous for Red Square, Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral.

Do Delhi and Moscow have stock exchanges?

Yes. Delhi has the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and Moscow has the MOEX (Moscow Exchange). The -2h 30m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.