Offset
The time difference between Moscow Time and Gulf Standard Time is 1 hour.
Moscow Time (MSK) is behind Gulf Standard Time (GST).
MSK: UTC+3
GST: UTC+4
Neither Moscow Time nor Gulf Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Moscow Time (10 AM–5 PM in Gulf Standard Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Moscow Time (1:00 PM Gulf Standard 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
Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.
Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.
Gulf Standard Time is approximately 2,300 miles southeast of Moscow Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| MSK | GST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Moscow Time nor Gulf Standard 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
- 3:51 AM
- Sunset
- 9:07 PM
- Day length
- 17h 17m
- Sunrise
- 5:29 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 13h 38m
Daylight overlap: 13h 38m — 4:29 AM–6:07 PM in Moscow Time (5:29 AM–7:07 PM in Gulf Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Moscow Time
Cities in Gulf Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am MSK in GST?
- 9:00 am MSK is 10:00 am GST.
- What is 12:00 pm MSK in GST?
- 12:00 pm MSK is 1:00 pm GST.
- What is 12:30 pm MSK in GST?
- 12:30 pm MSK is 1:30 pm GST.
- What is 2:00 pm MSK in GST?
- 2:00 pm MSK is 3:00 pm GST.
- What is 5:00 pm MSK in GST?
- 5:00 pm MSK is 6:00 pm GST.
- What is 11:30 pm MSK in GST?
- 11:30 pm MSK is 12:30 am GST, the next day.