MST to CST Converter
Convert Mountain Time (MST) to Central Time (CST).
Right now, Central Time (CDT) is 1 hour ahead of Mountain Time (MDT). (MDT is UTC-6, CDT is UTC-5.)
Common MST → CST times
MST to CST conversion table
| Mountain Time (MST) | Central Time (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 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Mountain Time to Central Time
Mountain Time (MST) covers Denver, Salt Lake City, while Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City. The current offset between them is 1 hour, with CST ahead of MST. 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 MST and CST?
CST (Central Time) is currently 1 hour ahead of MST (Mountain Time).
Is CST ahead of or behind MST?
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM MST in CST?
9:00 AM MST is 10:00 AM in CST.
Does Mountain Time (MST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mountain Time switches to MDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on MDT.