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EST to MST Converter

MST is 2 hours behind EST

Current EST Time
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America/New_York
Current MST Time
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America/Denver
Time Diff
2h behind
EST
UTC-5
MST
UTC-7
Overlapping hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (6h)

EST to MST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in MST

EST to MST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
EST MST
12:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 12:00 AM
3:00 AM 1:00 AM
4:00 AM 2:00 AM
5:00 AM 3:00 AM
6:00 AM 4:00 AM
7:00 AM 5:00 AM
8:00 AM 6:00 AM
9:00 AM 7:00 AM
10:00 AM 8:00 AM
11:00 AM 9:00 AM
12:00 PM 10:00 AM
1:00 PM 11:00 AM
2:00 PM 12:00 PM
3:00 PM 1:00 PM
4:00 PM 2:00 PM
5:00 PM 3:00 PM
6:00 PM 4:00 PM
7:00 PM 5:00 PM
8:00 PM 6:00 PM
9:00 PM 7:00 PM
10:00 PM 8:00 PM
11:00 PM 9:00 PM

Converting Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time

Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Mountain Standard Time (MST) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. MST is 2 hours behind EST. EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica, while MST is UTC-7, used in United States, Canada.

When converting from EST to MST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EST equals 7:00 AM MST, 12:00 PM noon EST equals 10:00 AM MST, and 5:00 PM EST equals 3:00 PM MST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EST and MST

For professionals scheduling meetings between EST and MST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during summer months. MST observes DST, switching to MDT (UTC-6). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EST and MST?
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 2 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EST, it is 10:00 AM in MST.
How do I convert EST to MST?
To convert EST to MST, subtract 2 hours from the EST time. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 7:00 AM MST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EST or MST observe Daylight Saving Time?
EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4). MST observes DST, switching to MDT (UTC-6). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between EST and MST?
The best time to schedule a call between EST and MST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in MST.
Is EST ahead or behind MST?
EST (UTC-5) is 2 hours ahead of MST (UTC-7). EST corresponds to the IANA time zone America/New_York, while MST corresponds to America/Denver.

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