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CST to MST Converter

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Convert times between Central Standard Time (North America) (CST) and Mountain Standard Time (North America) (MST). Simply click the time tiles to change date and time.

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Understanding CST to MST Time

Central Standard Time (CST) in North America is six hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6) during standard time and five hours behind (UTC-5) during daylight saving time (Central Daylight Time or CDT). You can read more about it on Wikipedia.

Mountain Standard Time (MST) in North America is seven hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-7) during standard time, and during daylight saving time (Mountain Daylight Time or MDT) it is six hours behind (UTC-6). Additional details are available on Wikipedia.

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How to Convert CST to MST Time

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

Click on the CST time tile (left) to choose the time you want to convert to MST.
The time in MST (right) will be updated accordingly.
Vice versa, you can also change MST time and CST time will be updated accordingly
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.

CST to MST 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 CST and MST and to obtain the correct named time zones that adjust with DST.

12:00 am CST	is	10:00 pm MST
1:00 am CST	is	11:00 pm MST
2:00 am CST	is	12:00 am MST
3:00 am CST	is	1:00 am MST
4:00 am CST	is	2:00 am MST
5:00 am CST	is	3:00 am MST
6:00 am CST	is	4:00 am MST
7:00 am CST	is	5:00 am MST
8:00 am CST	is	6:00 am MST
9:00 am CST	is	7:00 am MST
10:00 am CST	is	8:00 am MST
11:00 am CST	is	9:00 am MST

12:00 pm CST	is	11:00 am MST
1:00 pm CST	is	12:00 pm MST
2:00 pm CST	is	1:00 pm MST
3:00 pm CST	is	2:00 pm MST
4:00 pm CST	is	3:00 pm MST
5:00 pm CST	is	4:00 pm MST
6:00 pm CST	is	5:00 pm MST
7:00 pm CST	is	6:00 pm MST
8:00 pm CST	is	7:00 pm MST
9:00 pm CST	is	8:00 pm MST
10:00 pm CST	is	9:00 pm MST
11:00 pm CST	is	10:00 pm MST

Best Meeting Times Between CST and MST

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

Central Standard Time (North America) 		Mountain Standard Time (North America) 
10:00 am CST	is	8:00 am MST
11:00 am CST	is	9:00 am MST
12:00 pm CST	is	10:00 am MST
1:00 pm CST	is	11:00 am MST
2:00 pm CST	is	12:00 pm MST
3:00 pm CST	is	1:00 pm MST
4:00 pm CST	is	2:00 pm MST
5:00 pm CST	is	3:00 pm MST
6:00 pm CST	is	4:00 pm MST

 FAQ

What is the time difference between CST and MST time zones?

As of 20 Sep 2025, the Central Standard Time (North America) (CST) is 1.0 hour ahead of Mountain Standard Time (North America) (MST).
Why trust our online CST to MST time converter?

Our CST to MST time converter uses the IANA time zone database, a highly reputable and trusted source for global time zone information. This ensures our time conversions are accurate and reliable, including daylight saving time (DST) adjustments.
What does the "Copy Sharable Link" button do?

The "Copy Sharable Link" button generates a deep link to the current time zone conversion between CST and MST you're viewing, and add it to your Clipboard (you can then paste and share with your friend). This link includes specific details like the time zones selected and any adjustments for daylight saving time (DST).