US Mountain Time to US Eastern Time
Convert times between US Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7:00) and US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5:00). US Eastern Time is 2 hours ahead of US Mountain Time in standard time.
UTC-7:00 / -6:00→UTC-5:00 / -4:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Mountain Time | MST / MDT | UTC-7:00 | UTC-6:00 | United States |
| US Eastern Time | EST / EDT | UTC-5:00 | UTC-4:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (MST → EST)
| US Mountain Time | US Eastern Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MST | 2:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 AM MST | 8:00 AM EST |
| 9:00 AM MST | 11:00 AM EST |
| 12:00 PM MST | 2:00 PM EST |
| 3:00 PM MST | 5:00 PM EST |
| 6:00 PM MST | 8:00 PM EST |
| 9:00 PM MST | 11:00 PM EST |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Mountain Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to MDT (UTC-6:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- US Eastern Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to EDT (UTC-4:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert MST to EST?
Add 2 hours to the MST time to get EST. For example, 9:00 AM MST = 11:00 AM EST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Mountain Time?
US Mountain Time is UTC-7:00 during standard time (MST) and UTC-6:00 during summer daylight saving time (MDT).
Is US Eastern Time ahead or behind US Mountain Time?
US Eastern Time is 2 hours ahead of US Mountain Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between MST and EST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM MST / 11:00 AM EST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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