Mountain Time to Central Time
Central Time is currently 1 hour ahead Mountain Time. Live times below, plus a quick-reference table for common hours.
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Best time to call or meet
9:00 AM–4:00 PM Mountain Time is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time (7 hours of shared 9 AM–5 PM time).
Common times
- 6:00 AM Mountain Time = 7:00 AM Central Time
- 9:00 AM Mountain Time = 10:00 AM Central Time
- 12:00 PM Mountain Time = 1:00 PM Central Time
- 3:00 PM Mountain Time = 4:00 PM Central Time
- 5:00 PM Mountain Time = 6:00 PM Central Time
- 8:00 PM Mountain Time = 9:00 PM Central Time
Mountain Time to Central Time hour-by-hour conversion table
Highlighted rows fall within 9 AM–5 PM on both sides.
| Mountain Time | Central Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3 PM Mountain Time in Central Time?
3:00 PM Mountain Time is 4:00 PM Central Time.
What are the overlapping business hours between Mountain Time and Central Time?
9:00 AM–4:00 PM Mountain Time is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time (7 hours of shared 9 AM–5 PM time).
What is the time difference between Mountain Time and Central Time?
Central Time is currently 1 hour ahead Mountain Time (MDT vs CDT).
Does this account for daylight saving time?
Yes, the difference is computed live from the IANA time zone database, so it's automatically correct whether either zone is in standard or daylight time.