EST to MDT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Denver · Mountain Daylight Time
14:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: MDT (Denver)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
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 EST and MDT meet?

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MDT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 EST (09:00–14:00 MDT).

Hour-by-hour EST to MDT conversion table

EST time (New York)MDT time (Denver)Status
00:00 Sun22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun07:00 SunEST working
10:00 Sun08:00 SunEST working
11:00 Sun09:00 SunBoth at work
12:00 Sun10:00 SunBoth at work
13:00 Sun11:00 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun12:00 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun13:00 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun14:00 SunBoth at work
17:00 Sun15:00 SunMDT working
18:00 Sun16:00 SunMDT working
19:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-hours both sides

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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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 New York and Denver

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
Denver
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 12m

Related converters

MDT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to MDTGMT to MDTUTC to MDTCET to MDTIST to MDT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Denver.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and MDT right now?+
MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) is currently 2 hours behind EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or MDT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. MDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and MDT?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 EST (09:00–14:00 MDT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Denver when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 10:00 Sun in Denver (MDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and MDT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" 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 New York ahead of or behind Denver?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Denver (MDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MDT is 2 hours behind EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and MDT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) 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 EST and MDT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 EST.