MST to ET Time Converter

Convert Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Time (ET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours ahead.

Denver · Mountain Standard Time
05:00:36
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00
New York · Eastern Time
07:00:36
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: MST (Denver)
To: ET (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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
ET (Eastern Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

When can MST and ET meet?

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ET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Denver (MST). 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: 09:00–14:00 MST (11:00–16:00 ET).

Hour-by-hour MST to ET conversion table

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

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

Sun today in Denver and New York

Denver
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:06
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 18m
New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m

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Looking for local time? See time in Denver or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MST and ET right now?+
ET (Eastern Time) is currently 2 hours ahead MST (Mountain Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MST or ET observe daylight saving time?+
MST: observes daylight saving time. ET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MST and ET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 MST (11:00–16:00 ET), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Denver?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Denver (MST), it is 14:00 Wed in New York (ET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MST and ET?+
MST maps to "America/Denver" in the IANA database. ET maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Denver ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Denver (MST) is ahead of or behind New York (ET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ET is 2 hours ahead MST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MST and ET?+
MST is UTC-06:00 (MDT) and ET is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 MST and ET?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 MST.