What does MSK stand for?

MSK stands for Moscow Standard Time. It is UTC+3, used in Western Russia. Russia abolished daylight saving in 2011, so Moscow stays on UTC+3 all year.

What is the UTC offset of MSK?

MSK (Moscow Standard Time) is UTC+3, meaning it is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.

Does MSK change for daylight saving time?

Regions on MSK generally keep this offset year-round rather than switching for daylight saving.

MSK — Moscow Standard Time

MSK

Moscow Standard Time

UTC+3 Standard time

Western Russia

Now in Moscow: 10:59 AM

Quick facts

Abbreviation: MSK
Full name: Moscow Standard Time
UTC offset: UTC+3
Type: Standard time
Used in: Western Russia
Example zone: Europe/Moscow

Cities that use MSK

Time in Moscow

About MSK

MSK is the abbreviation for Moscow Standard Time, a time zone offset of UTC+3. It applies in Western Russia.

Russia abolished daylight saving in 2011, so Moscow stays on UTC+3 all year.

Time-zone abbreviations are convenient but not unique or official — several codes are shared by more than one zone. When precision matters, use the underlying IANA zone name (for example Europe/Moscow) or the UTC offset UTC+3 instead.

Frequently asked questions

What does MSK stand for?: MSK stands for Moscow Standard Time. It is UTC+3, used in Western Russia. Russia abolished daylight saving in 2011, so Moscow stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the UTC offset of MSK?: MSK (Moscow Standard Time) is UTC+3, meaning it is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
Does MSK change for daylight saving time?: Regions on MSK generally keep this offset year-round rather than switching for daylight saving.