MST Time Zone

About Mountain Standard Time (MST)

Mountain Standard Time is used in the western United States, parts of Canada, and Mexico during winter months.

Time Offset

Mountain Standard Time is UTC-7 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During Daylight Saving Time, it becomes UTC-6 (MDT).

Major Cities

Major cities that observe MST include: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Houston, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver and 25 more cities.

Converting MST Time

When converting from MST to other time zones, remember to account for:

• Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
• Different DST start and end dates in various countries
• Some regions may not observe DST at all
• Business hours and meeting schedules in different time zones

Business Applications

MST is commonly used for scheduling international meetings, coordinating business operations, and planning travel. Understanding time zone conversions helps ensure effective communication across different regions.