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Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City
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Difference
CDT vs MST
UTC → UTC
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Chicago · Houston · Dallas
MST to CDT converter
MST to CDT Converter
Convert MST (Denver) to CDT (Chicago) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
America/Denver
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MST → CDT
To · Central Daylight Time
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America/Chicago
Interactive diagram
Watch MST convert into CDT
Drag the Mountain hour. Watch the Central DT clock change.
Mountain
9:00 AM MST
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CDT ← MST
Central DT
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Full-day chart
MST to CDT hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
| Mountain | Central DT | UTC offsets |
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Meeting times
Best MST to CDT meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step MST to CDT conversion
Four short steps to convert any MST time to CDT.
Choose MST time
Select any hour in Mountain Standard Time. Smart mode uses America/Denver.
MST to CDT conversion guide
MST to CDT conversion guide
This MST to CDT converter shows Central Daylight Time (UTC−5) for any Mountain Standard Time (UTC−7) time. Use it to schedule between Denver and Chicago. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the MST and CDT labels.
Mountain
MST
UTC−7
Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City
MST vs CDT—
Central DT
CDT
UTC−5
Chicago · Houston · Dallas
What is MST to CDT conversion?
MST to CDT conversion turns a MST clock into the matching CDT time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in Denver and Chicago.
MST to CDT time difference
CDT is 2 hours ahead of MST. Add 2 hours to the MST time to get CDT. The live clocks at the top show the current MST to CDT gap.
MST vs CDT
MST is UTC−7. CDT is UTC−5. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
MST to CDT now / current time
Need mst to cdt right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant MST → CDT result.
MST to CDT time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
Mountain—
—MST → CDT
Central DT—
Quick answers
Mountain
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
UTC−7
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is UTC−7. Smart DST uses the city clock America/Denver so daylight saving stays correct for Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City.
- Cities: Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City
- City clock: America/Denver
- Fixed MST: UTC−7
- On this page it pairs with CDT (UTC−5)
Central DT
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
UTC−5
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is UTC−5. Smart DST uses America/Chicago for cities such as Chicago · Houston · Dallas.
- Cities: Chicago · Houston · Dallas
- City clock: America/Chicago
- Fixed CDT: UTC−5
- From MST: CDT is 2 hours ahead of MST
MST to CDT FAQ
Common MST to CDT questions
What is the MST to CDT time difference?
CDT is 2 hours ahead of MST. Fixed labels: MST = UTC−7, CDT = UTC−5. Add 2 hours to the MST time to get CDT.
How do I convert MST to CDT quickly?
Add 2 hours to the MST time to get CDT. Example: 3:00 AM MST → 5:00 AM CDT. Or use the live MST to CDT converter above.
Is CDT the same as MST?
No. MST is UTC−7 (Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City). CDT is UTC−5 (Chicago · Houston · Dallas).
What is a good MST to CDT meeting time?
These zones are close. A 10:00 AM MST start is about 12:00 PM CDT. That is usually a good call time. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use MST and CDT?
MST is common in Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City. CDT is common in Chicago · Houston · Dallas. Smart DST uses America/Denver and America/Chicago.