How many hours is MST behind GMT?
As abbreviations, GMT is always 7 hours ahead of MST: MST is UTC−7 and GMT is UTC+0. To convert, add 7 hours.
Check which label you actually need: MST (Mountain Time is on MDT today). A time written with an abbreviation that is not in use is usually meant as the local time, so convert between the places instead: right now GMT is 6 hours ahead of MST.
When the MST to GMT time difference changes
For most of the year GMT is 6 hours ahead of MST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, GMT 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 | GMT vs MST | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8 March 2026 to 31 October 2026 | 6 hours ahead | 238 days |
| 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 | 7 hours ahead | 61 days |
| 1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027 | 7 hours ahead | 72 days |
| 14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027 | 6 hours ahead | 238 days |
| 7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027 | 7 hours ahead | 55 days |
Calling hours for MST and GMT
- When GMT is 6 hours ahead of MST: 2 shared office hours, 09:00 to 11:00 in MST (15:00 to 17:00 in GMT).
- When GMT is 7 hours ahead of MST: 1 shared office hour, 09:00 to 10:00 in MST (16:00 to 17:00 in GMT).