What's the current time difference between MST and CST?

Right now, CST (CST · Central Time) is +1h relative to MST (MST · Mountain Time). The number is live and reflects the current daylight-saving status of both zones.

Does this converter account for daylight saving time?

Yes. The math is done against IANA's tz database via Intl.DateTimeFormat, so DST shifts in either zone show up immediately at the transition. Around DST boundaries the conversion can move by an hour from one week to the next — this page always reflects the current rule.

Why does the TO column sometimes show "+1d" or "−1d"?

When the MST hour lands on a different calendar day in CST, we flag it so you don't accidentally schedule a meeting on the wrong date. MST 11 PM is often the next day in eastern-hemisphere zones, for example.

How do I schedule a meeting that works for both zones?

Look at the row highlighted lume green — that's the longest contiguous block where both MST and CST are in standard working hours (9 AM–5 PM local). Open the planner from the link above to lock a specific time and share a DST-stable link with the other party.

MST to CST

MST · Mountain Time ↔ CST · Central Time. Right now, CST is +1h relative to MST. DST is honored live.

From

MST

—

CST

—

00:00MST hour of day23:30

Live offset

+1h

MST (May 23) ↔ CST (May 23)

If MST or CST just shifted for daylight saving, that's already reflected.

Best meeting overlap

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

MST time. Equivalent CST: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Working hours = 9 AM – 5 PM in each zone.

Hour-by-hour

MST → CST, every hour

MST · May 23CST · May 23

12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM+1d12:00 AM

Both zones in working hours±1d = the TO side lands on a different calendar day

FAQ

MST ↔ CST, questions answered

What's the current time difference between MST and CST?: Right now, CST (CST · Central Time) is +1h relative to MST (MST · Mountain Time). The number is live and reflects the current daylight-saving status of both zones.
Does this converter account for daylight saving time?: Yes. The math is done against IANA's tz database via Intl.DateTimeFormat, so DST shifts in either zone show up immediately at the transition. Around DST boundaries the conversion can move by an hour from one week to the next — this page always reflects the current rule.
Why does the TO column sometimes show "+1d" or "−1d"?: When the MST hour lands on a different calendar day in CST, we flag it so you don't accidentally schedule a meeting on the wrong date. MST 11 PM is often the next day in eastern-hemisphere zones, for example.
How do I schedule a meeting that works for both zones?: Look at the row highlighted lume green — that's the longest contiguous block where both MST and CST are in standard working hours (9 AM–5 PM local). Open the planner from the link above to lock a specific time and share a DST-stable link with the other party.

Reverse — CST to MST Open in planner