UTC to MST Time Converter

Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Mountain Standard Time (MST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:55:26
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Denver · Mountain Standard Time
14:55:26
Sunday, May 10, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00

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Daylight Saving status right now

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No
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

Heads up: MST observes DST while UTC does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when MST starts or ends DST.

When can UTC 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 UTC (UTC). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–10:00 MST).

Hour-by-hour UTC to MST conversion table

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

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC
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 UTC and Denver

Denver
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:57
Daylight
14h 12m

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Looking for local time? See time in UTC or time in Denver.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and MST right now?+
MST (Mountain Standard Time) is currently 6 hours behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or MST observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. MST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and MST?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–10:00 MST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Denver when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in UTC (UTC), it is 06:00 Sun in Denver (MST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and MST?+
UTC maps to "UTC" 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 UTC ahead of or behind Denver?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind Denver (MST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now MST is 6 hours behind UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and MST?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) 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 UTC and MST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 UTC.