TimeToZone

CET to MST Converter

MST is 8 hours behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 1:00 AM MST.

⇄ Swap
CETfrom
Central European Time
--:--
 
MST
Mountain Standard Time
--:--
 

MST is 8 hours behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to MST, subtract 8 hours from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 1:00 AM MST.

CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year.

Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.

CET to MST time conversion table

CET to MST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

CETMSTDay
12:00 AM CET4:00 PM MSTprevious day
1:00 AM CET5:00 PM MSTprevious day
2:00 AM CET6:00 PM MSTprevious day
3:00 AM CET7:00 PM MSTprevious day
4:00 AM CET8:00 PM MSTprevious day
5:00 AM CET9:00 PM MSTprevious day
6:00 AM CET10:00 PM MSTprevious day
7:00 AM CET11:00 PM MSTprevious day
8:00 AM CET12:00 AM MSTnight
9:00 AM CET1:00 AM MSTnight
10:00 AM CET2:00 AM MSTnight
11:00 AM CET3:00 AM MSTnight
12:00 PM CET4:00 AM MSTnight
1:00 PM CET5:00 AM MSTnight
2:00 PM CET6:00 AM MST—
3:00 PM CET7:00 AM MST—
4:00 PM CET8:00 AM MST—
5:00 PM CET9:00 AM MST—
6:00 PM CET10:00 AM MST—
7:00 PM CET11:00 AM MST—
8:00 PM CET12:00 PM MST—
9:00 PM CET1:00 PM MST—
10:00 PM CET2:00 PM MST—
11:00 PM CET3:00 PM MST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert CET to MST

Subtract 8 hours from the CET time to get MST.

Example: 9:00 AM CET = 1:00 AM MST.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM MST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between CET and MST

The time difference between CET and MST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: MST is 8 hours behind of CET.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: MST is 7 hours behind of CET.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: MST is 8 hours behind of CET.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: MST is 7 hours behind of CET.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: MST is 8 hours behind of CET.

CET and MST during daylight saving time

  • CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).

Best time for a meeting between CET and MST

CET and MST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM CET, which is 7:00 AM MST.

Plan a meeting across more time zones.

CET to MST FAQ

What is the time difference between CET and MST?

Right now MST is 8 hours behind CET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM CET in MST?

9:00 AM CET is 1:00 AM MST.

What is 12 PM (noon) CET in MST?

12:00 PM CET is 4:00 AM MST.

Is MST ahead of or behind CET?

MST is 8 hours behind CET, so it is earlier in MST than in CET.

Does CET change for daylight saving time?

Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.

Does MST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.

What is the best time for a meeting between CET and MST?

CET and MST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM CET, which is 7:00 AM MST.

Is MT the same as MST?

MST is the winter (standard) name of Mountain Time (MT). From March to November the same clocks are called MDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.

Related conversions

Convert MST to CET

Convert CET to other time zones

Convert other time zones to MST

Learn more

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.