Chicago to MST Time Converter
Convert Chicago to Mountain Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Chicago
CST
3:25
Mountain Time
MST
2:25
Chicago and MST are on daylight savings right now, shown as CDT and MDT.
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How the Chicago to MST time difference works
MST is 1 hour behind Chicago. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. Mountain Time (MST) is the US Mountain time zone. For example, 9:00 AM Chicago is 8:00 AM MST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
1 hour
Daylight saving
Both observe
Chicago offset
UTC-6
MST offset
UTC-7
Chicago to MST conversion chart
| Chicago (CST) | Mountain Time (MST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Mountain Time (MST)
DenverSalt Lake CityAlbuquerqueBoiseColorado Springs
Chicago to MST questions
Is MST ahead of or behind Chicago?
MST is 1 hour behind Chicago. So 9:00 AM Chicago is 8:00 AM MST, and 5:00 PM Chicago is 4:00 PM MST.
What time is it in MST when it is 12:00 PM Chicago?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Chicago in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM MST in Mountain Time.
How many hours difference is there between Chicago and MST?
There is a 1 hour difference. Mountain Time (MST) runs 1 hour behind Chicago (CST).
Do Chicago and MST observe daylight saving time?
Both Chicago and Mountain Time observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 1 hour difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and MST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Chicago (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Chicago and Mountain Time.
Which cities use Chicago and MST?
Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska). Mountain Time (MST) covers cities such as Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Boise, Colorado Springs.