Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 1 shared working hour.
How many hours is MST behind CET?
As abbreviations, CET is always 8 hours ahead of MST: MST is UTC−7 and CET is UTC+1. To convert, add 8 hours.
When the MST to CET time difference changes
For most of the year CET is 8 hours ahead of MST. From 14 March to 27 March 2027, CET is 7 hours ahead of MST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
CET vs MST
Length
1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026
8 hours ahead
61 days
1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027
8 hours ahead
72 days
14 March 2027 to 27 March 2027
7 hours ahead
14 days
28 March 2027 to 30 October 2027
8 hours ahead
217 days
31 October 2027 to 6 November 2027
7 hours ahead
7 days
7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027
8 hours ahead
55 days
Calling hours for MST and CET
When CET is 8 hours ahead of MST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 09:00 in MST (17:00 in CET).
When CET is 7 hours ahead of MST: 1 shared office hour, 09:00 to 10:00 in MST (16:00 to 17:00 in CET).
Frequently asked questions about MST and CET time
How many hours ahead is CET of MST?
CET (UTC+1) is 8 hours ahead of MST (UTC−7).
Does the time difference between MST and CET change?
Yes. It is usually 8 hours ahead, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 7 hours ahead from 14 March to 27 March 2027; 7 hours ahead from 31 October to 6 November 2027.