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