UTC to MST Converter
MST is 7 hours behind UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 2:00 AM MST.
MST is 7 hours behind UTC at the moment. To convert UTC to MST, subtract 7 hours from the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 2:00 AM MST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. 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.
UTC to MST time conversion table
UTC to MST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | MST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 5:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 6:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 7:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 8:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 9:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 10:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 11:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 12:00 AM MST | night |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 1:00 AM MST | night |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 2:00 AM MST | night |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 3:00 AM MST | night |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 4:00 AM MST | night |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 5:00 AM MST | night |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 6:00 AM MST | — |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 7:00 AM MST | — |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 8:00 AM MST | — |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 9:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 10:00 AM MST | — |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 11:00 AM MST | — |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 12:00 PM MST | — |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 1:00 PM MST | — |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 2:00 PM MST | — |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 3:00 PM MST | — |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 4:00 PM MST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UTC to MST
Subtract 7 hours from the UTC time to get MST.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 2:00 AM MST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM MST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and MST
The time difference between UTC 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 7 hours behind of UTC.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: MST is 6 hours behind of UTC.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: MST is 7 hours behind of UTC.
UTC and MST during daylight saving time
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- 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 UTC and MST
UTC and MST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM MST, inside working hours for both.
UTC to MST FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and MST?
Right now MST is 7 hours behind UTC. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM UTC in MST?
9:00 AM UTC is 2:00 AM MST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in MST?
12:00 PM UTC is 5:00 AM MST.
Is MST ahead of or behind UTC?
MST is 7 hours behind UTC, so it is earlier in MST than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 UTC and MST?
UTC and MST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM MST, inside working hours for both.
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.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.