CST to MST Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Mountain Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
3:24
Mountain Time
MST
2:24
CST and MST are on daylight savings right now, shown as CDT and MDT.
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How the CST to MST time difference works
MST is 1 hour behind CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Mountain Time (MST) is the US Mountain time zone. For example, 9:00 AM CST 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
CST offset
UTC-6
MST offset
UTC-7
CST to MST conversion chart
| Central Time (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 CST (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Mountain Time (MST)
DenverSalt Lake CityAlbuquerqueBoiseColorado Springs
CST to MST questions
Is MST ahead of or behind CST?
MST is 1 hour behind CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 8:00 AM MST, and 5:00 PM CST is 4:00 PM MST.
What time is it in MST when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 11:00 AM MST in Mountain Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and MST?
There is a 1 hour difference. Mountain Time (MST) runs 1 hour behind Central Time (CST).
Do CST and MST observe daylight saving time?
Both Central Time 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 CST and MST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central Time and Mountain Time.
Which cities use CST and MST?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Mountain Time (MST) covers cities such as Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Boise, Colorado Springs.