Russia
India
Moscow to Delhi Time Difference
Delhi is 2.5 hours ahead of Moscow
Moscow vs Delhi — At a Glance
Moscow to Delhi — Hour-by-Hour
About Moscow and Delhi
Moscow (population: 12.6M) is known for the Kremlin, Red Square, Russia's political and economic center, and the Moscow Metro. Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration.
Business Hours Overlap
Moscow is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Delhi.
Calling Between Cities
To call Delhi (+91) from Moscow (+7), aim for late morning or early afternoon in Moscow — that corresponds to evening hours in Delhi when people are usually available.
Currency
Moscow uses RUB while Delhi uses INR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Moscow primarily speaks Russian, while Delhi speaks Hindi and English. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Moscow and Delhi visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Moscow and Delhi?
Delhi, India is 2.5 hours ahead of Moscow, Russia. Moscow is in the Europe/Moscow timezone (UTC+3) and Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Moscow, what time is it in Delhi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Moscow, it's 2:30 PM in Delhi.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Moscow?
With only a 2.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Delhi anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Moscow time).
What currency does Delhi use?
Delhi, India uses INR. Moscow uses RUB. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Delhi?
The primary languages in Delhi are Hindi, English. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Delhi from Moscow?
To call Delhi from Moscow, dial your international access code followed by +91 and the local number. Moscow uses country code +7 and Delhi uses +91.
