CET to MST Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
12:23:39
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Denver · Mountain Standard Time
04:23:39
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: MST (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
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

When can CET and MST meet?

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 MST).

Hour-by-hour CET to MST conversion table

CET time (Paris)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 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 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 European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
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 Paris and Denver

Paris
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
21:13
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
14h 49m
Denver
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:59
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 3m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Denver.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and MST right now?+
MST (Mountain Standard 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 MST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. MST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and MST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 CET (08:00–10:00 MST).
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 (MST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and MST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. MST maps to "America/Denver". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.