MST to CET Converter
CET is 8 hours ahead of MST. 9:00 AM MST = 5:00 PM CET.
CET is 8 hours ahead of MST at the moment. To convert MST to CET, add 8 hours to the MST time: 9:00 AM MST = 5:00 PM CET.
MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.
MST to CET time conversion table
MST to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| MST | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MST | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 1:00 AM MST | 9:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 AM MST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 AM MST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 5:00 AM MST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 6:00 AM MST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 7:00 AM MST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 AM MST | 4:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM MST | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 AM MST | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 AM MST | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 12:00 PM MST | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 1:00 PM MST | 9:00 PM CET | — |
| 2:00 PM MST | 10:00 PM CET | night |
| 3:00 PM MST | 11:00 PM CET | night |
| 4:00 PM MST | 12:00 AM CET | next day |
| 5:00 PM MST | 1:00 AM CET | next day |
| 6:00 PM MST | 2:00 AM CET | next day |
| 7:00 PM MST | 3:00 AM CET | next day |
| 8:00 PM MST | 4:00 AM CET | next day |
| 9:00 PM MST | 5:00 AM CET | next day |
| 10:00 PM MST | 6:00 AM CET | next day |
| 11:00 PM MST | 7:00 AM CET | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert MST to CET
Add 8 hours to the MST time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM MST = 5:00 PM CET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM MST = 6:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between MST and CET
The time difference between MST and CET 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: CET is 8 hours ahead of MST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of MST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 8 hours ahead of MST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 7 hours ahead of MST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 8 hours ahead of MST.
MST and CET during daylight saving time
- 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).
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between MST and CET
MST and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM MST, which is 3:00 PM CET.
MST to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between MST and CET?
Right now CET is 8 hours ahead of MST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM MST in CET?
9:00 AM MST is 5:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) MST in CET?
12:00 PM MST is 8:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind MST?
CET is 8 hours ahead of MST, so it is later in CET than in MST.
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.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between MST and CET?
MST and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM MST, which is 3:00 PM CET.
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.