PST to MST Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Denver · Mountain Standard Time
14:55:25
Sunday, May 10, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

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From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: MST (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
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 PST and MST 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 MST).

Hour-by-hour PST to MST conversion table

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

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
19:44
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 48m
Denver
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 12m

Related converters

MST to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to MSTGMT to MSTUTC to MSTCET to MSTIST to MST
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Denver.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and MST right now?+
MST (Mountain Standard 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 MST observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. MST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and MST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 PST (10:00–16:00 MST), 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 Sun in Los Angeles (PST), it is 13:00 Sun in Denver (MST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and MST?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. MST 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 (MST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MST 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 MST?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and MST 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 MST?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 PST.