MST to UTC Converter
UTC is 7 hours ahead of MST. 9:00 AM MST = 4:00 PM UTC.
UTC is 7 hours ahead of MST at the moment. To convert MST to UTC, add 7 hours to the MST time: 9:00 AM MST = 4:00 PM UTC.
MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year. UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.
MST to UTC time conversion table
MST to UTC on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| MST | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MST | 7:00 AM UTC | — |
| 1:00 AM MST | 8:00 AM UTC | — |
| 2:00 AM MST | 9:00 AM UTC | — |
| 3:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM UTC | — |
| 4:00 AM MST | 11:00 AM UTC | — |
| 5:00 AM MST | 12:00 PM UTC | — |
| 6:00 AM MST | 1:00 PM UTC | — |
| 7:00 AM MST | 2:00 PM UTC | — |
| 8:00 AM MST | 3:00 PM UTC | — |
| 9:00 AM MST | 4:00 PM UTC | work hours |
| 10:00 AM MST | 5:00 PM UTC | — |
| 11:00 AM MST | 6:00 PM UTC | — |
| 12:00 PM MST | 7:00 PM UTC | — |
| 1:00 PM MST | 8:00 PM UTC | — |
| 2:00 PM MST | 9:00 PM UTC | — |
| 3:00 PM MST | 10:00 PM UTC | night |
| 4:00 PM MST | 11:00 PM UTC | night |
| 5:00 PM MST | 12:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 6:00 PM MST | 1:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 7:00 PM MST | 2:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 8:00 PM MST | 3:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 9:00 PM MST | 4:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 10:00 PM MST | 5:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 11:00 PM MST | 6:00 AM UTC | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert MST to UTC
Add 7 hours to the MST time to get UTC.
Example: 9:00 AM MST = 4:00 PM UTC.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM MST = 5:00 AM UTC (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between MST and UTC
The time difference between MST and UTC 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: UTC is 7 hours ahead of MST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: UTC is 6 hours ahead of MST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: UTC is 7 hours ahead of MST.
MST and UTC 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).
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between MST and UTC
MST and UTC share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM MST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC, inside working hours for both.
MST to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between MST and UTC?
Right now UTC is 7 hours ahead of MST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM MST in UTC?
9:00 AM MST is 4:00 PM UTC.
What is 12 PM (noon) MST in UTC?
12:00 PM MST is 7:00 PM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind MST?
UTC is 7 hours ahead of MST, so it is later in UTC 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 UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between MST and UTC?
MST and UTC share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM MST lands between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC, 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.