Magadan

Asia • Magadan

Russia

Current local time

15:04:22

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC+11:00

No daylight saving changes

Magadan does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+11:00 all year long.

Timezone details

Identifier
Abbreviation
—
Transitioned
May 31, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Location

Latitude
59.56666
Longitude
150.8
Country
Russia

Magadan Standard Time (MST)

FAQs

Magadan Standard Time (MST) keeps things simple in Russia's Far Eastern outpost along the Sea of Okhotsk coast. With no daylight saving clock changes and a steady UTC+11:00 offset all year round, planning meetings or video calls with Magadan is refreshingly straightforward.

  • Is Magadan Standard Time the same all year round?

    Yes. Magadan has stayed on a fixed UTC+11:00 offset since 2021, with no daylight saving time changes.

  • How many time zones does Russia have in total?

    Russia spans 11 time zones, Magadan Standard Time (MST) covering UTC+11:00.

  • What is the difference between MST and Moscow Standard Time?

    Magadan Standard Time (UTC+11:00) is 8 hours ahead of Moscow Standard Time (UTC+3:00).

  • Which cities use the zone "Asia/Magadan"?

    The zone covers Magadan, the administrative center of Magadan Oblast in Russia's Far East, along with several smaller towns in the region.

  • When did Russia stop using daylight saving time?

    Russia permanently abandoned daylight saving time in 2014. Since then, most zones, including Magadan, have remained on a fixed offset year-round.

  • Is Magadan Standard Time used in any other countries besides Russia?

    No. Magadan Standard Time (Asia/Magadan) is exclusive to Russia.