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Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City
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Difference
CST vs MST
UTC → UTC
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Chicago · Houston · Dallas
MST to CST converter
MST to CST Converter
Convert MST (Denver) to CST (Chicago) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
America/Denver
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MST → CST
To · Central Standard Time
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America/Chicago
Interactive diagram
Watch MST convert into CST
Drag the Mountain hour. Watch the Central clock change.
Mountain
9:00 AM MST
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CST ← MST
Central
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Full-day chart
MST to CST hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best MST to CST meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step MST to CST conversion
Four short steps to convert any MST time to CST.
Choose MST time
Select any hour in Mountain Standard Time. Smart mode uses America/Denver.
MST to CST conversion guide
MST to CST conversion guide
This MST to CST converter shows Central Standard Time (UTC−6) 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 CST labels.
Mountain
MST
UTC−7
Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City
MST vs CST—
Central
CST
UTC−6
Chicago · Houston · Dallas
What is MST to CST conversion?
MST to CST conversion turns a MST clock into the matching CST time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in Denver and Chicago.
MST to CST time difference
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST. Add 1 hour to the MST time to get CST. The live clocks at the top show the current MST to CST gap.
MST vs CST
MST is UTC−7. CST is UTC−6. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
MST to CST now / current time
Need mst to cst right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant MST → CST result.
MST to CST time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
Mountain—
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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 CST (UTC−6)
Central
Central Standard Time (CST)
UTC−6
Central Standard Time (CST) is UTC−6. Smart DST uses America/Chicago for cities such as Chicago · Houston · Dallas.
- Cities: Chicago · Houston · Dallas
- City clock: America/Chicago
- Fixed CST: UTC−6
- From MST: CST is 1 hour ahead of MST
MST to CST FAQ
Common MST to CST questions
What is the MST to CST time difference?
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST. Fixed labels: MST = UTC−7, CST = UTC−6. Add 1 hour to the MST time to get CST.
How do I convert MST to CST quickly?
Add 1 hour to the MST time to get CST. Example: 3:00 AM MST → 4:00 AM CST. Or use the live MST to CST converter above.
Is CST the same as MST?
No. MST is UTC−7 (Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City). CST is UTC−6 (Chicago · Houston · Dallas).
What is a good MST to CST meeting time?
These zones are close. A 10:00 AM MST start is about 11:00 AM CST. 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 CST?
MST is common in Denver · Phoenix · Salt Lake City. CST is common in Chicago · Houston · Dallas. Smart DST uses America/Denver and America/Chicago.