Offset
The time difference between Iran Standard Time and Moscow Time is 0.5 hours.
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is ahead of Moscow Time (MSK).
IRST: UTC+3:30
MSK: UTC+3
Neither Iran Standard Time nor Moscow Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Iran 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 Iran Standard Time (12:30 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
Iran Standard Time is also known as IRST. To call Iran, dial +98.
Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.
Moscow Time is approximately 1,550 miles north of Iran Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| IRST | MSK | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:30 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Iran 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
- 4:50 AM
- Sunset
- 7:18 PM
- Day length
- 14h 28m
- Sunrise
- 3:51 AM
- Sunset
- 9:07 PM
- Day length
- 17h 17m
Daylight overlap: 14h 28m — 4:50 AM–7:18 PM in Iran Standard Time (4:20 AM–6:48 PM in Moscow Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Moscow Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Iran Standard Time
- IKA
- THR
- MHD
- IFN
- PYK
- TBZ
Airports in Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am IRST in MSK?
- 9:00 am IRST is 8:30 am MSK.
- What is 12:00 pm IRST in MSK?
- 12:00 pm IRST is 11:30 am MSK.
- What is 12:30 pm IRST in MSK?
- 12:30 pm IRST is 12:00 pm MSK.
- What is 2:00 pm IRST in MSK?
- 2:00 pm IRST is 1:30 pm MSK.
- What is 5:00 pm IRST in MSK?
- 5:00 pm IRST is 4:30 pm MSK.
- What is 11:30 pm IRST in MSK?
- 11:30 pm IRST is 11:00 pm MSK.