MST to CST Converter
CST is 1 hour ahead of MST.
MST
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Mountain Standard Time · UTC−7
CST
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Central Standard Time · UTC−6
Convert MST to CST
MST 10:49 = CST 11:49
MST to CST time chart, hour by hour
| MST | CST |
|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 |
| 22:00 | 23:00 |
| 23:00 | 00:00 +1 day |
Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 8 shared working hours.
How many hours is MST behind CST?
As abbreviations, CST is always 1 hour ahead of MST: MST is UTC−7 and CST is UTC−6. To convert, add 1 hours.
Does the MST to CST time difference change?
No. Cst is 1 hour ahead of mst all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
When MST and CST are both at work
- When CST is 1 hour ahead of MST: 7 shared office hours, 09:00 to 16:00 in MST (10:00 to 17:00 in CST).
Frequently asked questions about MST and CST time
How many hours ahead is CST of MST?
CST (UTC−6) is 1 hour ahead of MST (UTC−7).
Does the time difference between MST and CST change during the year?
No, it stays 1 hour ahead all year because both places change their clocks on the same dates.