MeanwhileMST to CST converter
Mountain Time (Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary) to Central Time (Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Winnipeg).
CST is 1 h ahead of MST.
9:00 AM MST = 10:00 AM CST same day
Best time to meet
The best time to meet is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MST, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Both sides are then inside 9 AM to 5 PM.
MST to CST time table
For 30 Oct 2026. Green rows: both sides between 9 AM and 5 PM.
| MST | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MST | 1:00 AM CST |
| 1:00 AM MST | 2:00 AM CST |
| 2:00 AM MST | 3:00 AM CST |
| 3:00 AM MST | 4:00 AM CST |
| 4:00 AM MST | 5:00 AM CST |
| 5:00 AM MST | 6:00 AM CST |
| 6:00 AM MST | 7:00 AM CST |
| 7:00 AM MST | 8:00 AM CST |
| 8:00 AM MST | 9:00 AM CST |
| 9:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM CST |
| 10:00 AM MST | 11:00 AM CST |
| 11:00 AM MST | 12:00 PM CST |
| 12:00 PM MST | 1:00 PM CST |
| 1:00 PM MST | 2:00 PM CST |
| 2:00 PM MST | 3:00 PM CST |
| 3:00 PM MST | 4:00 PM CST |
| 4:00 PM MST | 5:00 PM CST |
| 5:00 PM MST | 6:00 PM CST |
| 6:00 PM MST | 7:00 PM CST |
| 7:00 PM MST | 8:00 PM CST |
| 8:00 PM MST | 9:00 PM CST |
| 9:00 PM MST | 10:00 PM CST |
| 10:00 PM MST | 11:00 PM CST |
| 11:00 PM MST | 12:00 AM CST next day |
Quick answers
- 9:00 AM MST = 10:00 AM CST
- 12:00 PM MST = 1:00 PM CST
- 3:00 PM MST = 4:00 PM CST
- 5:00 PM MST = 6:00 PM CST
- 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM MST
- 12:00 PM CST = 11:00 AM MST
- 5:00 PM CST = 4:00 PM MST
Does the gap change during the year?
Yes, because of daylight saving. Until 1 Nov 2026: CST is 1 h ahead of MST. From 1 Nov 2026 to 1 Nov 2026: CST is the same time as MST. From 1 Nov 2026 to 14 Mar 2027: CST is 1 h ahead of MST. From 14 Mar 2027 to 14 Mar 2027: CST is 2 h ahead of MST. From 14 Mar 2027 to 7 Nov 2027: CST is 1 h ahead of MST.
MST next changes its clocks on 1 Nov 2026 (back 1 h, to UTC−7), then on 14 Mar 2027 (forward 1 h, to UTC−6). CST next changes its clocks on 1 Nov 2026 (back 1 h, to UTC−6), then on 14 Mar 2027 (forward 1 h, to UTC−5).
About MST and CST
MST here means Mountain Time, the clock in Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary. Right now it is UTC−6. Strictly, MST is the winter name; in summer these places use MDT. This page follows their real clock all year.
CST here means Central Time, the clock in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Winnipeg. Right now it is UTC−5. Strictly, CST is the winter name; in summer these places use CDT. This page follows their real clock all year.
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