India
Russia
Delhi to Moscow Time Difference
Moscow is 2.5 hours behind Delhi
Delhi vs Moscow — At a Glance
Delhi to Moscow — Hour-by-Hour
About Delhi and Moscow
Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration. Moscow (population: 12.6M) is known for the Kremlin, Red Square, Russia's political and economic center, and the Moscow Metro.
Business Hours Overlap
Delhi is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Moscow.
Calling Between Cities
To call Moscow (+7) from Delhi (+91), aim for late morning or early afternoon in Delhi — that corresponds to morning hours in Moscow when people are usually available.
Currency
Delhi uses INR while Moscow uses RUB. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Delhi primarily speaks Hindi and English, while Moscow speaks Russian. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Delhi and Moscow visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Moscow?
Moscow, Russia is 2.5 hours behind Delhi, India. Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30) and Moscow is in the Europe/Moscow timezone (UTC+3).
When it's noon in Delhi, what time is it in Moscow?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Delhi, it's 9:30 AM in Moscow.
What is the best time to call Moscow from Delhi?
With only a 2.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Moscow anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Delhi time).
What currency does Moscow use?
Moscow, Russia uses RUB. Delhi uses INR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Moscow?
The primary language in Moscow is Russian. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Moscow from Delhi?
To call Moscow from Delhi, dial your international access code followed by +7 and the local number. Delhi uses country code +91 and Moscow uses +7.
