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