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MST to PST Converter

PST is 1 hour behind MST

Current MST Time
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America/Denver
Current PST Time
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America/Los_Angeles
Time Diff
1h behind
MST
UTC-7
PST
UTC-8
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST (7h)

MST to PST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time

Mountain Standard Time (MST) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. PST is 1 hour behind MST. MST is UTC-7, used in United States, Canada, while PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada.

When converting from MST to PST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM MST equals 8:00 AM PST, 12:00 PM noon MST equals 11:00 AM PST, and 5:00 PM MST equals 4:00 PM PST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across MST and PST

For professionals scheduling meetings between MST and PST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour 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

MST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to MDT (UTC-6) during summer months. PST observes DST, switching to PDT (UTC-7). 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 MST and PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 1 hour behind Mountain Standard Time (MST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in MST, it is 11:00 AM in PST.
How do I convert MST to PST?
To convert MST to PST, subtract 1 hour from the MST time. For example, 9:00 AM MST is 8:00 AM PST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does MST or PST observe Daylight Saving Time?
MST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to MDT (UTC-6). PST observes DST, switching to PDT (UTC-7). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between MST and PST?
The best time to schedule a call between MST and PST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in MST, 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 PST.
Is MST ahead or behind PST?
MST (UTC-7) is 1 hour ahead of PST (UTC-8). MST corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Denver, while PST corresponds to America/Los_Angeles.

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