Mexico Time to MST Converter
MST is 1 hour behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM MST.
MST is 1 hour behind CST at the moment. To convert Mexico Time to MST, subtract 1 hour from the Mexico Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM MST.
Mexico Time (Mexico time) is used in Mexico. MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year.
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.
Mexico Time to MST time conversion table
Mexico Time to MST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Mexico Time | MST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM MST | night |
| 2:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM MST | night |
| 3:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM MST | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM MST | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM MST | night |
| 6:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM MST | night |
| 7:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM MST | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM MST | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM MST | — |
| 10:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM MST | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM MST | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM MST | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM MST | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM MST | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM MST | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM MST | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Mexico Time to MST
Subtract 1 hour from the Mexico Time time to get MST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM MST.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM MST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Mexico Time and MST
The time difference between Mexico Time and MST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: MST is 1 hour behind of Mexico Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: MST and Mexico Time are on the same time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: MST is 1 hour behind of Mexico Time.
Mexico Time and MST during daylight saving time
- Mexico Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−6 all year.
- MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
Best time for a meeting between Mexico Time and MST
Mexico Time and MST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MST, inside working hours for both.
Mexico Time to MST FAQ
What is the time difference between Mexico Time and MST?
Right now MST is 1 hour behind CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Mexico Time in MST?
9:00 AM CST is 8:00 AM MST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Mexico Time in MST?
12:00 PM CST is 11:00 AM MST.
Is MST ahead of or behind Mexico Time?
MST is 1 hour behind CST, so it is earlier in MST than in Mexico Time.
Does Mexico Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Mexico Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does MST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between Mexico Time and MST?
Mexico Time and MST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MST, inside working hours for both.
Is MT the same as MST?
MST is the winter (standard) name of Mountain Time (MT). From March to November the same clocks are called MDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.