MST Time Now: Mountain Standard Time

MST (Mountain Standard Time) is a fixed offset of UTC−7: it never changes for daylight saving.

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UTC−7 Thursday, August 6, 2026
14:34:00

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It is in MST (Mountain Standard Time, UTC−7) right now. MST (Mountain Standard Time) is a fixed offset of UTC−7: it never changes for daylight saving.
Daylight saving

Is it MST or MDT right now?

MDT (UTC−6) is in effect right now. Clocks fall back to MST (UTC−7) on November 1, 2026, in 86 days.
Mar 8Nov 1
MDT · daylight (UTC−6) MST · standard (UTC−7) Today
Clock changes

MST / MDT daylight-saving dates

2026

↑ Forward Sunday, March 8 → MDT
↓ Back Sunday, November 1 → MST

2027

↑ Forward Sunday, March 14 → MDT
↓ Back Sunday, November 7 → MST

Clocks change at 2:00 AM local time. Dates shift by a week or so each year; these are computed live from our weekly-updated database of 160,000 locations and time zones.

What the letters mean

MST, MDT and Mountain Time

Standard time (winter)
MST, Mountain Standard Time
UTC−7
Daylight time (summer)
MDT, Mountain Daylight Time
UTC−6
When you're not sure
Write Mountain Time: it refers to whichever of MST or MDT is currently in effect, so it's always correct.
Time differences

MST vs other time zones right now

UTC Coordinated Universal Time +7h → GMT Greenwich Mean Time +7h → EST Eastern Standard Time +2h → PST Pacific Standard Time −1h → CST Central Standard Time +1h → CET Central European Time +8h → IST India Standard Time +12:30 → SGT Singapore Time +15h →

Tap a row for the full conversion page with a 24-hour table and the best hours to schedule across both zones.

Reference

About MST

Full name
Mountain Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC−7
Type
Standard time (fixed offset)
Daylight counterpart
MDT, Mountain Daylight Time
Where it is used
US Mountain states and Alberta in winter; Arizona year-round.

Regions on MST switch to MDT (UTC−6) during daylight saving time.

Cities on MST right now

Phoenix Calgary Edmonton Denver El Paso Albuquerque Tucson Mesa Colorado Springs Aurora Chandler Gilbert

Convert MST to other time zones

MST → UTC MST → GMT MST → EST MST → PST MST → CST MST → CET MST → IST MST → SGT

Convert MST to major cities

MST → New York MST → London MST → Tokyo MST → Sydney MST → Los Angeles MST → Dubai MST → Singapore MST → Mumbai

Frequently asked questions

What does MST stand for?

MST stands for Mountain Standard Time, a UTC offset of UTC−7.

Is MST the same as MDT?

No. MST (UTC−7) is standard (winter) time; MDT (UTC−6) is daylight (summer) time, one hour ahead. The umbrella term “Mountain Time” refers to whichever is in effect, so it is always safe to write Mountain Time when you are unsure.

When do the clocks change for MST?

In 2026, clocks go forward into MDT on Sunday, March 8 and back into MST on Sunday, November 1. The dates shift by a week or so each year; this page always shows the live, correct schedule.

What time is it in MST right now?

It is currently 2:34 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in MST (UTC−7).

Where is MST used?

US Mountain states and Alberta in winter; Arizona year-round. Cities currently on this time include Phoenix, Calgary, Edmonton, Denver, El Paso.

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