MST to PDT Time Converter

Convert Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Denver · Mountain Standard Time
04:10:16
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Daylight Time
03:10:16
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: MST (Denver)
To: PDT (Los Angeles)
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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
PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

When can MST and PDT meet?

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PDT
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.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 MST (09:00–15:00 PDT).

Hour-by-hour MST to PDT conversion table

MST time (Denver)PDT time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed08:00 WedMST working
10:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed16:00 WedPDT working
18:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-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
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in Denver and Los Angeles

Denver
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:06
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 18m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:47
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 52m

Related converters

PDT to MST (reverse)MST to ESTMST to PSTMST to GMTMST to UTCMST to CETEST to PDTPST to PDTGMT to PDTUTC to PDTCET to PDT
Looking for local time? See time in Denver or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MST and PDT right now?+
PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is currently 1 hour behind 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 PDT observe daylight saving time?+
MST: observes daylight saving time. PDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MST and PDT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 MST (09:00–15:00 PDT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Denver?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Denver (MST), it is 11:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MST and PDT?+
MST maps to "America/Denver" in the IANA database. PDT maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Denver ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Denver (MST) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PDT is 1 hour behind MST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MST and PDT?+
MST is UTC-06:00 (MDT) and PDT is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 PDT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 MST.