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MST to UTC Converter

From Mountain Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time: uTC is 7 hours ahead of MST. Use the editable converter to translate any MST time — including the date — into UTC.

UTC is 6 hours ahead of 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
UTC

Now in UTC: 5:53:56 PM UTC

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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 UTC conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM MST meeting takes place at 4:00 PM UTC.

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

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

Convert MST to UTC Time Zone

Everything you need for MST to UTC — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

How do I convert MST to UTC?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the MST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching UTC 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 UTC: what's the time gap?

UTC is 7 hours ahead of MST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 7 hours to get the other.

What's the current time in UTC?

Right now the time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:56 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live UTC 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 7 hours gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM MST meeting takes place at 4:00 PM UTC. 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–UTC difference?

The labels MST and UTC are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

How accurate is this MST to UTC conversion?

We don’t guess. MST and UTC 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 UTC from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of MST is UTC?

UTC is 7 hours ahead of MST — a fixed 7 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) MST, it's 7:00 PM UTC.

Do MST or UTC use daylight saving time?

Mountain Standard Time (MST) observes daylight saving, alternating with MDT; Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

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

The labels MST and UTC 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 UTC. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.