CAT to MST Time Converter

Convert Central Africa Time (CAT) to Mountain Standard Time (MST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours behind.

Harare · Central Africa Time
22:34:46
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Denver · Mountain Standard Time
14:34:46
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

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From: CAT (Harare)
To: MST (Denver)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CAT (Central Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00

Heads up: MST observes DST while CAT does not. The 8-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when MST starts or ends DST.

When can CAT and MST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Harare (CAT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 16:00–18:00 CAT (08:00–10:00 MST).

Hour-by-hour CAT to MST conversion table

CAT time (Harare)MST time (Denver)Status
00:00 Wed16:00 TueMST working
01:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed01:00 WedCAT working
10:00 Wed02:00 WedCAT working
11:00 Wed03:00 WedCAT working
12:00 Wed04:00 WedCAT working
13:00 Wed05:00 WedCAT working
14:00 Wed06:00 WedCAT working
15:00 Wed07:00 WedCAT working
16:00 Wed08:00 WedCAT working
17:00 Wed09:00 WedMST working
18:00 Wed10:00 WedMST working
19:00 Wed11:00 WedMST working
20:00 Wed12:00 WedMST working
21:00 Wed13:00 WedMST working
22:00 Wed14:00 WedMST working
23:00 Wed15:00 WedMST working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Africa Time (CAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Harare
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
Harare
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
IANA identifier
America/Denver
Current UTC offset
UTC-06:00
Current abbreviation
MDT
Major cities in this zone
DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityAlbuquerque

Sun today in Harare and Denver

Denver
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:06
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 18m

Related converters

MST to CAT (reverse)CAT to ESTCAT to PSTCAT to GMTCAT to UTCCAT to CETEST to MSTPST to MSTGMT to MSTUTC to MSTCET to MST
Looking for local time? See time in Harare or time in Denver.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CAT and MST right now?+
MST (Mountain Standard Time) is currently 8 hours behind CAT (Central Africa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CAT or MST observe daylight saving time?+
CAT: does not observe daylight saving time. MST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CAT and MST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 CAT (08:00–10:00 MST).
What time is it in Denver when it is 12:00 noon in Harare?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Harare (CAT), it is 04:00 Wed in Denver (MST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CAT and MST?+
CAT maps to "Africa/Harare" in the IANA database. MST maps to "America/Denver". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Harare ahead of or behind Denver?+
Whether Harare (CAT) is ahead of or behind Denver (MST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MST is 8 hours behind CAT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CAT and MST?+
CAT is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and MST is UTC-06:00 (MDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CAT and MST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CAT and MST is 16:00–18:00 CAT.