US Mountain Time to US Pacific Time
Convert times between US Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7:00) and US Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8:00). US Pacific Time is 1 hour behind US Mountain Time in standard time.
UTC-7:00 / -6:00→UTC-8:00 / -7:00
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 Pacific Time | PST / PDT | UTC-8:00 | UTC-7:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (MST → PST)
| US Mountain Time | US Pacific Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MST | 11:00 PM (prev day) PST |
| 6:00 AM MST | 5:00 AM PST |
| 9:00 AM MST | 8:00 AM PST |
| 12:00 PM MST | 11:00 AM PST |
| 3:00 PM MST | 2:00 PM PST |
| 6:00 PM MST | 5:00 PM PST |
| 9:00 PM MST | 8:00 PM PST |
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 Pacific Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to PDT (UTC-7:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert MST to PST?
Add (-1) hours to the MST time to get PST. For example, 9:00 AM MST = 8:00 AM PST.
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 Pacific Time ahead or behind US Mountain Time?
US Pacific Time is 1 hour behind US Mountain Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between MST and PST?
A good overlap window is around 12:00 PM MST / 11:00 AM PST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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