Time-zone abbreviation
MSK — Moscow Standard Time (UTC+3)
MSK stands for Moscow Standard Time, three hours ahead of UTC (UTC+3). Russia abolished daylight saving in 2011, so Moscow stays on MSK year-round.
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Current time in Moscow Standard Time
6:32 AM
Friday, Jul 3
Europe/Moscow
Quick facts
- Standard offset
- UTC+3 (MSK)
- Daylight saving
- Not observed — offset stays the same year-round
- Next clock change
- None scheduled in the next 12 months for Moscow Standard Time
- Where it's used
- Used across Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and most of western Russia.
Cities in Moscow Standard Time
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Frequently asked questions
- What does MSK stand for?
- MSK stands for Moscow Standard Time.
- What is the UTC offset of MSK?
- Moscow Standard Time is UTC+3 and does not change for daylight saving.
- Does MSK observe daylight saving time?
- No — Moscow Standard Time stays at UTC+3 year-round.