MST to CST Time Converter
Convert Mountain Time to Central Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Mountain Time
MST
2:23
Central Time
CST
3:23
MST and CST are on daylight savings right now, shown as MDT and CDT.
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How the MST to CST time difference works
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST. Mountain Time (MST) is the US Mountain time zone. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM MST is 10:00 AM CST. 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
CST offset
UTC-6
MST to CST conversion chart
| Mountain Time (MST) | Central Time (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 CST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Mountain Time (MST)
DenverSalt Lake CityAlbuquerqueBoiseColorado Springs
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
MST to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind MST?
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST. So 9:00 AM MST is 10:00 AM CST, and 5:00 PM MST is 6:00 PM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM MST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) MST in Mountain Time, it is 1:00 PM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between MST and CST?
There is a 1 hour difference. Central Time (CST) runs 1 hour ahead of Mountain Time (MST).
Do MST and CST observe daylight saving time?
Both Mountain Time and Central 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 MST and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Mountain Time and Central Time.
Which cities use MST and CST?
Mountain Time (MST) covers cities such as Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Boise, Colorado Springs. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.