MST to CT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 03, 2025

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Mountain Standard Time (MST)

UTC-7 • Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Central Time (CT)

UTC-6 • Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (MST): -7

UTC Offset (CT): -6

DST Status: --

MST Time: --

CT Time: --

Time Format:

Current MST: --:--:--

Current CT: --:--:--

🌍 MST is UTC-7 and switches to MDT (UTC-6) during daylight saving time. CT switches between CST (UTC-6) and CDT (UTC-5).

MST to CT Conversion Guide

What is MST to CT Conversion?

MST to CT conversion helps you translate time between Mountain Standard Time and Central Time. MST is UTC-7 and switches to MDT (UTC-6) during daylight saving time from March to November. CT switches between CST (UTC-6) and CDT (UTC-5). The time difference is typically 2 hours, with CT being ahead of MST, but this can vary to 1 hour when only one zone observes daylight saving.

Time Zone Information

Mountain Standard Time (MST): Used in western United States and parts of Canada during standard time. UTC-7 from November to March, switches to MDT (UTC-6) during daylight saving.

Central Time (CT): Used in central United States, parts of Canada, and Mexico. Switches between CST (UTC-6) and CDT (UTC-5) based on daylight saving time.

Time Difference: Usually 2 hours with CT ahead of MST, but can be 1 hour during daylight saving transitions.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

MST/MDT Period: MST switches to MDT from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November

CST/CDT Period: CT switches from CST to CDT during the same period as MST/MDT

Consistent Difference: The 2-hour difference remains consistent when both zones observe daylight saving

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

MST 9:00 AM → CT 11:00 AM

MST 5:00 PM → CT 7:00 PM

Standard business day conversion

International Meetings

MST 10:00 AM → CT 12:00 PM

MST 3:00 PM → CT 5:00 PM

Cross-timezone coordination

Travel Scheduling

MST 12:00 PM → CT 2:00 PM

MST 8:00 PM → CT 10:00 PM

Flight and transportation times

Live Events

MST 7:00 PM → CT 9:00 PM

MST 11:00 PM → CT 1:00 AM (next day)

TV shows and sports events

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• CT is typically 2 hours ahead of MST, but this can become 1 hour during daylight saving transitions

• Most of Arizona stays on MST year-round (no daylight saving), creating varying differences with CT

• Always add 2 hours to MST to get CT time during standard periods

• CT dates may change when converting late evening MST times

• Both time zones observe daylight saving time with identical start/end dates

• Business coordination often relies on CT as the reference time for central operations

Convert Between MST and CT

Trying to figure out what time it is two states over shouldn’t take a calculator and a headache. Whether you’re planning a meeting, catching a live event, or coordinating travel, this MST to CT time conversion tool gets you the info fast and without fuss. Below, you’ll find a simple chart to help you visualize which countries fall into each time zone.

Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7)	Central Time (UTC-6)
🇺🇸 United States (parts: Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) 🇨🇦 Canada (parts of British Columbia, Alberta) 🇲🇽 Mexico (states like Chihuahua, Sonora*)	🇺🇸 United States (parts: Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kansas, Oklahoma, parts of Tennessee and Kentucky) 🇨🇦 Canada (parts of Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan*) 🇲🇽 Mexico (most central states including Mexico City, Puebla, Jalisco, Guanajuato) 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇦 Canada (central region)

Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7)

Central Time (UTC-6)

🇺🇸 United States (parts: Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming)

🇨🇦 Canada (parts of British Columbia, Alberta)

🇲🇽 Mexico (states like Chihuahua, Sonora*)

🇺🇸 United States (parts: Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kansas, Oklahoma, parts of Tennessee and Kentucky)

🇨🇦 Canada (parts of Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan*)

🇲🇽 Mexico (most central states including Mexico City, Puebla, Jalisco, Guanajuato)

🇬🇹 Guatemala

🇭🇳 Honduras

🇸🇻 El Salvador

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

🇨🇦 Canada (central region)

A tool that translates time the moment you need it

This MST to CT converter lets you input any date and time, then instantly see what it becomes in the other zone. You can choose Mountain or Central as your starting point. It’s useful whether you're booking travel, scheduling meetings, or just making sure your mom’s call doesn’t wake someone up too early.

Why you might need this even if you're good with math

Time math gets tricky when daylight saving jumps in. Not all regions observe it the same way, and the difference between MST and CT can be either one or two hours. This tool does the DST thinking for you, so you can focus on your plans, not the calendar rules.

How to use the converter, step by step

1. Set the date and time

Choose the exact time you want to convert using the date and time pickers. The tool defaults to your current date in MST to save a step.

2. Pick your starting zone

Use the dropdown to switch between Mountain and Central time as your input. When you switch, the labels and locations update automatically.

3. Get your result

If “Auto Convert” is turned on (it is by default), you’ll see the answer immediately. If not, just hit the "Convert Time" button. You'll get the converted time, the date in the new zone, and even the UTC offset if you want it.

4. Toggle extras

Need to see seconds? Prefer 24-hour time? Want to include UTC offset or ignore DST completely? You can toggle all of those. There’s also a “Now” button if you want to instantly convert the current time.

What sets this tool apart

This isn't just a static calculator. It adjusts for daylight saving, shows both offsets clearly, and even displays the current live time in both zones. You can also swap directions with a single click, making it just as easy to go CT to MST.

Helpful shortcuts and behaviors

Swap button: Instantly reverses input and output zones
Now button: Sets the input to the current local time
Auto Convert: Triggers conversion the moment you change the input
Keyboard shortcuts: You can use keys like “N” for now or “R” to reset

Don’t miss the details during daylight saving changes

Both Mountain and Central timezones adjust for daylight saving in the U.S., but not always in sync with every state or region. For example, Arizona stays on MST year-round, so the time difference with CT might jump from one hour to two overnight. The tool figures that out behind the scenes and shows you exactly which zone is in daylight or standard time.

Real-life example: planning a team call across the U.S.

Let’s say you’re in Denver and need to coordinate with a colleague in Houston. You want to set up a 3 PM MST meeting. Plug that into the tool, and it’ll tell you it’s 5 PM in Houston. No confusion, no double-checking Google. This is especially helpful when one of you travels and the other doesn’t, since the app accounts for local daylight saving time rules.

Get your schedule right from the first click

If you've ever shown up early or late because of a timezone mistake, this tool fixes that. It’s built for speed and accuracy. Whether you're planning a flight, a remote team sync, or even just a TV watch party with friends in another zone, this converter keeps your clock in sync without the stress.