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CST to MST Converter

MST is 1 hour behind CST

Current CST Time
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America/Chicago
Current MST Time
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America/Denver
Time Diff
1h behind
CST
UTC-6
MST
UTC-7
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST (7h)

CST to MST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in MST

CST to MST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
CST MST
12:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
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

Converting Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time

Central Standard Time (CST) and Mountain Standard Time (MST) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. MST is 1 hour behind CST. CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico, while MST is UTC-7, used in United States, Canada.

When converting from CST to MST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST equals 8:00 AM MST, 12:00 PM noon CST equals 11:00 AM MST, and 5:00 PM CST equals 4:00 PM MST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across CST and MST

For professionals scheduling meetings between CST and MST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

CST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CDT (UTC-5) during summer months. MST observes DST, switching to MDT (UTC-6). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CST and MST?
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour behind Central Standard Time (CST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in CST, it is 11:00 AM in MST.
How do I convert CST to MST?
To convert CST to MST, subtract 1 hour from the CST time. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 8:00 AM MST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does CST or MST observe Daylight Saving Time?
CST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CDT (UTC-5). MST observes DST, switching to MDT (UTC-6). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between CST and MST?
The best time to schedule a call between CST and MST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in CST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in MST.
Is CST ahead or behind MST?
CST (UTC-6) is 1 hour ahead of MST (UTC-7). CST corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Chicago, while MST corresponds to America/Denver.

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