Convert MT to CT

Mountain Time (MT) to Central Time (CT)

US companies with offices in Denver, Salt Lake City, or Phoenix coordinating with Dallas, Chicago, or Houston search this pair. The 1-hour gap is simple, but people still verify it when scheduling cross-office calls. Note that Arizona (MST) does not observe DST, which can create a 0-hour or 2-hour difference with Central Time depending on the season.

When it's 12:00 PM MT, it's 1:00 PM CT

UTC-6 UTC-5 +1 hour

Interactive Converter

Pick any time and date to convert between MT and CT.

MT to CT Conversion Table

Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.

MT	CT
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 +1 day

Best Meeting Window

Top meeting times for teams in MT and CT (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).

12a

12p

MT MDT

CT CDT

Overlap

Everyone available

Most available

Some overlap

Outside work hours

1 1:00 PM -- 2:00 PM MT

MT: 1:00 PM CT: 2:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.

9.7 / 10

2 12:00 PM -- 1:00 PM MT

MT: 12:00 PM CT: 1:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.

9.3 / 10

3 2:00 PM -- 3:00 PM MT

MT: 2:00 PM CT: 3:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.

9.3 / 10

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Scheduling Tips

The 1-hour gap means nearly full overlap of business hours. Schedule meetings anytime between 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CST / 8:00 AM-4:00 PM MST.
For early meetings, 8:00 AM CST / 7:00 AM MST is manageable but not ideal. Push to 9:00 AM CST / 8:00 AM MST when possible.
If your Mountain Time colleague is in Arizona, verify the current offset -- it is 1 hour during winter but 2 hours during summer CDT.
No DST adjustment needed for recurring meetings between non-Arizona Mountain and Central teams -- the 1-hour gap is always 1 hour.

Time Difference & DST

CT is 1 hour ahead of MT. MT is at UTC-6 and CT is at UTC-5.

Upcoming DST Transitions:

MT Clocks fall back on November 2, 2026

CT Clocks fall back on November 2, 2026

The conversion table above reflects the current DST state at build time. Use the interactive converter for live, date-specific conversions.

Major Cities

Mountain Time (MT)

Denver
Salt Lake City
Albuquerque

Central Time (CT)

Chicago
Dallas
Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between MST and CST?

CST (Central Standard Time, UTC-6) is 1 hour ahead of MST (Mountain Standard Time, UTC-7). When it is 2:00 PM in Denver, it is 3:00 PM in Chicago. During daylight saving time, both zones shift (MDT and CDT) and the 1-hour gap remains the same.

Do MST and CST change clocks on the same dates?

Yes. Both US Mountain and Central time zones spring forward in mid-March and fall back in early November on the same dates. The 1-hour difference between them is constant year-round -- except in Arizona, which stays on MST and does not observe DST.

What about Arizona and CST?

Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) stays on MST (UTC-7) year-round. During CDT (March-November), Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Arizona. During CST (November-March), Chicago is only 1 hour ahead. Always confirm whether your Mountain Time contact is in Arizona.

Understand how US spring-forward and fall-back shifts change meeting times with Europe, India, and Asia-Pacific teams.

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