CET to MDT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
23:01:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Denver · Mountain Daylight Time
15:01:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: MDT (Denver)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
MDT (Mountain Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-06:00 → UTC-07:00

When can CET and MDT meet?

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CET
MDT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). 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 CET (08:00–10:00 MDT).

Hour-by-hour CET to MDT conversion table

CET time (Paris)MDT time (Denver)Status
00:00 Wed16:00 TueMDT 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 WedCET working
10:00 Wed02:00 WedCET working
11:00 Wed03:00 WedCET working
12:00 Wed04:00 WedCET working
13:00 Wed05:00 WedCET working
14:00 Wed06:00 WedCET working
15:00 Wed07:00 WedCET working
16:00 Wed08:00 WedCET working
17:00 Wed09:00 WedMDT working
18:00 Wed10:00 WedMDT working
19:00 Wed11:00 WedMDT working
20:00 Wed12:00 WedMDT working
21:00 Wed13:00 WedMDT working
22:00 Wed14:00 WedMDT working
23:00 Wed15:00 WedMDT 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 European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
IANA identifier
America/Denver
Current UTC offset
UTC-06:00
Current abbreviation
MDT
Major cities in this zone
DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityAlbuquerque

Sun today in Paris and Denver

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m
Denver
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:06
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 18m

Related converters

MDT to CET (reverse)CET to ESTCET to PSTCET to GMTCET to UTCCET to ISTEST to MDTPST to MDTGMT to MDTUTC to MDTIST to MDT
Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Denver.

Frequently asked questions

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