MST to CST
Convert Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST), live. CST is normally 1 hour ahead of MST. Pick any time below, or open the full world clock map.
MST vs CST
MST (Mountain Standard Time) runs at UTC−7 and CST (Central Standard Time) at UTC−6. CST is normally 1 hour ahead of MST.
MST is the standard time (UTC−7); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes MDT (UTC−6). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset. CST is the standard time (UTC−6); when daylight saving is in effect it becomes CDT (UTC−5). The live clock on this page always shows the current offset.
CST can also refer to China Standard Time (UTC+8); this page covers North American Central Time.
Looking for the reverse conversion? See CST to MST. You can also browse every offset on the interactive time zone map or line up several zones at once with the meeting planner.