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CST to MST converter

Central Time to Mountain Time: live time, conversion table and daylight saving dates.

Mountain Time is 1 hour behind Central Time right now. 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM MST.

Central Time
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Mountain Time
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Today, hour by hour

Central TimeMountain Time

Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

CST to MST conversion table

CSTMST
12:00 AM11:00 PM (−1 day)
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

EST or EDT? People search “EST”, “CST” or “PST” all year, but those names only apply in winter. From March to November US clocks are on daylight time (EDT, CDT, MDT, PDT), one hour later. This page uses the real local time in each US zone, so the answers are right whichever season you read it in. More in our EST vs EDT guide.

When the time difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027Mountain Time is 1 hour behind Central Time

Central Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Mountain Time uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-7), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-6).

Best time to call or meet

  • All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in Central Time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Mountain Time).

Planning with more than two places? Use the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is 9 AM CST in MST?

8:00 AM MST.

What is the time difference between CST and MST?

Mountain Time is 1 hour behind Central Time in January, all year.

What is 5 PM CST in MST?

4:00 PM MST.