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PDT to MDT Converter

PDT to MDT, made simple. MDT is 1 hour ahead of PDT. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

MDT is 1 hour ahead of PDT
From
PDT

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

To
MDT

Now in Denver: 11:53:56 AM MDT

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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 Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

PDT to MDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM PDT meeting takes place at 10:00 AM MDT. Concretely, when Los Angeles (PDT) and Denver (MDT) set up a call, mDT is 1 hour ahead of PDT.

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

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

Convert PDT to MDT Time Zone

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

How do I convert PDT to MDT?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the PDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching MDT 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.

What is the time difference between PDT and MDT?

MDT is 1 hour ahead of PDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 1 hour to get the other — so a call between Los Angeles and Denver is always 1 hour apart.

What time is it in MDT right now?

Right now the time in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 11:53:56 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live MDT clock.

What time is it in PDT right now?

And in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:56 AM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across PDT and MDT?

For example, a 9:00 AM PDT meeting takes place at 10:00 AM MDT. 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.

How does daylight saving affect PDT to MDT?

The labels PDT and MDT 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 1 hour gap usually holds steady right through the year.

Why can you trust this PDT to MDT converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so PDT to MDT stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert PDT to other time zones

Convert to MDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of PDT is MDT?

MDT is 1 hour ahead of PDT — a fixed 1 hour difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) PDT, it's 1:00 PM MDT.

Do PDT or MDT use daylight saving time?

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

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

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