MST to CST Converter

Understanding MST to CST Time

Mountain Standard Time (MST) in North America is UTC-7 during standard time and UTC-6 during daylight saving time (Mountain Daylight Time or MDT). It is observed in areas including Arizona (without observing daylight saving time) and parts of Canada and Mexico. Learn more at Mountain Time Zone on Wikipedia.

Central Standard Time (CST) in North America is UTC-6 during standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time (Central Daylight Time or CDT). It is observed in a large area of North America, including parts of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. For more information, see Central Time Zone on Wikipedia.

How to Convert MST to CST Time

Master the time difference between MST and CST! Our converter makes it easy. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Click on the MST time tile (left) to choose the time you want to convert to CST.
2. The time in CST (right) will be updated accordingly.
3. Vice versa, you can also change CST time and MST time will be updated accordingly
4. To share the converted time, click on “Copy Sharable Link” and share it with your friends!

If you’re seeking conversions for other time zones, visit our main Time Converter page.

MST to CST Time Conversion Chart

This Time Conversion Chart is based on the time as of 20 Sep 2025. While the times in the table account for Daylight Saving Time (DST), please use the tool above for real-time conversions between MST and CST and to obtain the correct named time zones that adjust with DST.

Best Meeting Times Between MST and CST

The following times are within business hours (8 am – 6 pm) for both locations as of 20 Sep 2025: