MST to CST Converter
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST
MST to CST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CST
| MST | 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 +1d |
Converting Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time
Mountain Standard Time (MST) and Central Standard Time (CST) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. CST is 1 hour ahead of MST. MST is UTC-7, used in United States, Canada, while CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico.
When converting from MST to CST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM MST equals 10:00 AM CST, 12:00 PM noon MST equals 1:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM MST equals 6:00 PM CST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across MST and CST
For professionals scheduling meetings between MST and CST, 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
MST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to MDT (UTC-6) during summer months. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). 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.