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).

MSK to EDT

-7h

MSK

MSKSOURCE

UTC+03:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

EDT

UTC-04:00☀ DST active

HH05

MM00

05:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

MSK

EDT

12:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

1:00 AM

10:00 AM

3:00 AM

12:00 PM

5:00 AM

2:00 PM

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

9:00 AM

6:00 PM

11:00 AM

8:00 PM

1:00 PM

10:00 PM

3:00 PM

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

MSK and EDT on the World Map

The map below highlights the MSK (Moscow Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.

MSK Zone

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EDT Zone

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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

EDT – Eastern Daylight Time

UTC-04:00

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in EDT

United States (Eastern)Canada (Ontario, Quebec)BahamasHaitiTurks and Caicos

Major Cities in EDT

New York CityWashington D.C.TorontoMiamiPhiladelphiaAtlantaBostonMontreal

Key Facts about EDT

•EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
•During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
•Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EST

Learn more about EDT on Wikipedia

MSK vs EDT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

MSK runs on Moscow Standard Time (MSK) at UTC+03:00. EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. That puts MSK 7 hours behind EDT — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in MSK it is 2:00 AM in EDT. Midnight in MSK is 5:00 PM in EDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

MSK to EDT time conversion table

MSK (MSK)	EDT (EDT)	Day
12:00 AM	5:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	10:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day

Why people convert MSK to EDT time

Scheduling a call from MSK to EDT: a 10:00 AM start in MSK lands at 3:00 AM in EDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both MSK and EDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM MSK time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: MSK viewers need 2:00 AM in EDT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to MSK.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MSK" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from MSK and need EDT colleagues present.

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.

About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.

Best time to call between MSK and EDT

Both MSK and EDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

MSK and EDT overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

MSK is 7 hours behind EDT (MSK UTC+03:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM MSK. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

MSK

Does not observe DST

EDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

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

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How Time Zones Work

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between MSK and EDT?

MSK (MSK, UTC+03:00) is 7 hours behind EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -7h.

How do I convert MSK time to EDT time?

Add -7h to MSK local time. For example, 9:00 AM in MSK is 2:00 AM in EDT.

What time is it in EDT right now?

EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from MSK.

What is the best time to call EDT from MSK?

Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM MSK — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, MSK or EDT?

MSK is 7 hours behind EDT. When it is 12:00 PM in MSK it is 5:00 AM in EDT.

Does daylight saving time affect the MSK–EDT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between MSK and EDT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share MSK's time zone?

MSK also covers Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Rostov-on-Don.

Which countries use MSK, MSK's zone?

MSK is used in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, western regions).

Is there a day difference between MSK and EDT?

Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between MSK and EDT?

EDT is -7h from MSK.

What timezone is MSK in?

MSK operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is EDT in?

EDT operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use MSK (Moscow Standard Time)?

MSK is used in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, western regions).

Does MSK observe daylight saving time?

No, MSK does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about MSK?

All Russian train timetables use Moscow Time, regardless of location. Russia abolished daylight saving time in 2011.

Which cities are in the EDT timezone?

Major cities in the EDT timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.

What is the UTC offset for EDT?

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EST.

What should I know about the EDT timezone?

EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).