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MST to PDT Converter

Need to convert Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Daylight Time? MST and PDT are the same time. Edit the time or date below and the PDT result updates live.

PDT is 1 hour behind MDT
From
MDT

Now in Denver: 11:53:56 AM MDT

On this date Denver observes MDT. MST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:56 AM PDT

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Mountain Standard Time (MST).

MST to PDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM MST meeting takes place at 9:00 AM PDT. Concretely, when Denver (MST) and Los Angeles (PDT) set up a call, mST and PDT are the same time.

Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Daylight Time conversion chart
MST timePDT time
12:00 AM12:00 AM
1:00 AM1:00 AM
2:00 AM2:00 AM
3:00 AM3:00 AM
4:00 AM4:00 AM
5:00 AM5:00 AM
6:00 AM6:00 AM
7:00 AM7:00 AM
8:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM9:00 AM
10:00 AM10:00 AM
11:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM12:00 PM
1:00 PM1:00 PM
2:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM3:00 PM
4:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM6:00 PM
7:00 PM7:00 PM
8:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM9:00 PM
10:00 PM10:00 PM
11:00 PM11:00 PM

This chart uses the fixed MST and PDT offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert MST to PDT Time Zone

A quick guide to MST → PDT: the time gap, the live clocks, scheduling tips, and how we keep it accurate.

Converting MST to PDT, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the MST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching PDT time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

MST vs PDT: what's the time gap?

There is no time difference. MST and PDT share the same UTC offset (UTC-7), so the two clocks always read exactly the same.

What's the current time in PDT?

Right now the time in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:56 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live PDT clock.

And what time is it in MST?

And in Mountain Standard Time (MST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:56 AM. Compare the two and the match is easy to see.

What's the best time for a MST–PDT call?

For example, a 9:00 AM MST meeting takes place at 9:00 AM PDT. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

Does daylight saving time change the MST–PDT difference?

The labels MST and PDT are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the match usually holds steady right through the year.

How accurate is this MST to PDT conversion?

We don’t guess. MST and PDT times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert MST to other time zones

Convert to PDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MST and PDT?

There is no time difference — MST and PDT share the same UTC offset (UTC-7), so the times are identical.

What time is it in PDT when it's 12:00 PM MST?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) MST, it's 12:00 PM PDT.

Do MST or PDT use daylight saving time?

Mountain Standard Time (MST) observes daylight saving, alternating with MDT; Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with PST.

Why might the real-world MST–PDT difference change during the year?

The labels MST and PDT are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Mountain Standard Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want MDT to PDT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.