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MST to CST Converter

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Offset

1 hour

Mountain Time (MST) is currently behind Central Time (CST).

MST: UTC-6

CST: UTC-5

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Mountain Time (10 AM–6 PM in Central Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Mountain Time (2:00 PM Central Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

About these zones

Mountain Time is also known as MST, or MDT.

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT.

Mountain Time and Central Time are approximately 925 miles apart.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table.

MSTCSTDay
12:00 am1:00 amSame day
1:00 am2:00 amSame day
2:00 am3:00 amSame day
3:00 am4:00 amSame day
4:00 am5:00 amSame day
5:00 am6:00 amSame day
6:00 am7:00 amSame day
7:00 am8:00 amSame day
8:00 am9:00 amSame day
9:00 am10:00 amSame day
10:00 am11:00 amSame day
11:00 am12:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm12:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Both Mountain Time and Central Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

Daylight today

Mountain Time
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Day length
14h 41m
Central Time
Sunrise
5:22 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Day length
14h 54m

Daylight overlap: 13h 38m — 5:37 AM–7:16 PM in Mountain Time (6:37 AM–8:16 PM in Central Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Mountain Time

Airports in these zones

Airports in Mountain Time

  • BJC
  • DEN
  • OGD
  • SLC

Airports in Central Time

  • GYY
  • MDW
  • ORD
  • HOU
  • IAH
  • SAT
  • DAL
  • DFW
  • AUS
  • BNA

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