Offset
The time difference between Gulf Standard Time and Moscow Time is 1 hour.
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is ahead of Moscow Time (MSK).
GST: UTC+4
MSK: UTC+3
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Moscow Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Gulf Standard Time (9 AM–4 PM in Moscow Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (12:00 PM Moscow Time).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Russia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
- New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
- New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
- New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Russia DayFri, Jun 12
- Unity DayWed, Nov 4
About these zones
Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.
Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.
Moscow Time is approximately 2,300 miles north of Gulf Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| GST | MSK | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Moscow Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:29 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 13h 38m
- Sunrise
- 3:51 AM
- Sunset
- 9:07 PM
- Day length
- 17h 17m
Daylight overlap: 13h 38m — 5:29 AM–7:07 PM in Gulf Standard Time (4:29 AM–6:07 PM in Moscow Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Gulf Standard Time
Cities in Moscow Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Airports in Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am GST in MSK?
- 9:00 am GST is 8:00 am MSK.
- What is 12:00 pm GST in MSK?
- 12:00 pm GST is 11:00 am MSK.
- What is 12:30 pm GST in MSK?
- 12:30 pm GST is 11:30 am MSK.
- What is 2:00 pm GST in MSK?
- 2:00 pm GST is 1:00 pm MSK.
- What is 5:00 pm GST in MSK?
- 5:00 pm GST is 4:00 pm MSK.
- What is 11:30 pm GST in MSK?
- 11:30 pm GST is 10:30 pm MSK.