PST to MDT Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
14:00:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Denver · Mountain Daylight Time
15:00:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: MDT (Denver)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
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 PST and MDT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PST). 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: 09:00–15:00 PST (10:00–16:00 MDT).

Hour-by-hour PST to MDT conversion table

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

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
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 Los Angeles and Denver

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

Related converters

MDT to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to MDTGMT to MDTUTC to MDTCET to MDTIST to MDT
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Denver.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and MDT right now?+
MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) is currently 1 hour ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or MDT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. MDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and MDT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 PST (10:00–16:00 MDT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Denver when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST), it is 13:00 Wed in Denver (MDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and MDT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Denver?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Denver (MDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MDT is 1 hour ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and MDT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PST and MDT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 PST.