MST to CST time converter
Central Time (CST) is 1 hour ahead of Mountain Time (MST) all year round. Use the grid below to line up Denver and Chicago: drag the cursor across the day, and working hours (9 AM–5 PM) are highlighted in every row so you can spot a slot that suits both sides.
Right now it is 03:43 MDT in Denver and 04:43 CDT in Chicago.
Tue, Oct 20
Denver home
03:43
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC-6
Chicago
04:43
Tue, Oct 20 · UTC-5
2/10 zones · drag the tape, scroll sideways or use the arrow keys; Home jumps back to now.
MST to CST: frequently asked
What is the time difference between MST and CST?
Central Time (CST) is 1 hour ahead of Mountain Time (MST) all year round.
What time is 9 AM MST in CST?
9:00 AM MST is 10:00 AM CST.
When do working hours overlap between Denver and Chicago?
Both sides are within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MST (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST).