CST to MST Converter
Convert Central Time (CST) to Mountain Time (MST).
Right now, Mountain Time (MDT) is 1 hour behind Central Time (CDT). (CDT is UTC-5, MDT is UTC-6.)
Common CST → MST times
CST to MST conversion table
| Central Time (CST) | Mountain Time (MST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. 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 |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Central Time to Mountain Time
Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City, while Mountain Time (MST) covers Denver, Salt Lake City. The current offset between them is 1 hour, with MST behind CST. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CST and MST?
MST (Mountain Time) is currently 1 hour behind CST (Central Time).
Is MST ahead of or behind CST?
MST is 1 hour behind CST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM CST in MST?
9:00 AM CST is 8:00 AM in MST.
Does Central Time (CST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central Time switches to CDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on CDT.