CST to MST Time Converter
MST is 1 hour behind CST right now. 9:00 AM in CST is 8:00 AM in MST.
Time now: CST and MST
MST is 1 hour behind CST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
CST to MST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| CST | MST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious 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 between CST and MST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST = 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Does the time difference between CST and MST change?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so MST is 1 hour behind CST all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in CST is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in MST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in MST is 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in CST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and MST?
MST is 1 hour behind CST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert CST to MST?
Subtract 1 hour from the CST time to get the MST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CST is 8:00 AM in MST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in MST?
It is 4:58 PM in MST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:58 PM in CST.
Does the time difference between CST and MST change during the year?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so MST is 1 hour behind CST all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and MST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST = 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does CST mean?
Central Time is CST (UTC-06:00) in winter and CDT (UTC-05:00) in summer.
What does MST mean?
Mountain Time is MST (UTC-07:00) in winter and MDT (UTC-06:00) in summer. Arizona stays on MST all year.