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Moscow Time is observed in Russia’s second Time Zone in which Moscow is situated (there are 11 Time Zones in Russia). In accordance with the Soviet People's Commissar ’ of the USSR Decree dated 16 June 1930 the hour hand was put one hour forward so that Moscow Time became three hours ahead of Universal Time.

Moscow Time is in use for scheduling trains, aeroplanes, ships, etc. all over the Russian Federation, this time is registered in telegrams, etc.

Moscow standard time (MSK) is 3 hours ahead of UTC ( UTC+3 ).

Moscow Summer Time (MSD) is UTC+4 .