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CET to MST Converter

See the current time in CET (Paris) and MST (Denver) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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CET to MST Converter

CET
Paris
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Denver
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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting CET to MST

Central European Time (Paris) and Mountain Time (Denver) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the CET box (or tap a quick preset) and read the MST equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

CET vs MST: the time difference through the year

The gap between CET and MST changes during the year because they switch to and from daylight saving on different dates.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026MST 8 h behind CET
Oct 25, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026MST 7 h behind CET
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027MST 8 h behind CET
Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027MST 7 h behind CET
Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027MST 8 h behind CET

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
CETOct 25, 2026UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour
CETMar 28, 2027UTC+1 → UTC+2Clocks go forward 1 hour
CETOct 31, 2027UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour
MSTNov 1, 2026UTC−6 → UTC−7Clocks go back 1 hour
MSTMar 14, 2027UTC−7 → UTC−6Clocks go forward 1 hour
MSTNov 7, 2027UTC−6 → UTC−7Clocks go back 1 hour

CET to MST conversion table

CETMST (when 8 h behind)MST (when 7 h behind)
12:00 AM4:00 PM (previous day)5:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM5:00 PM (previous day)6:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM6:00 PM (previous day)7:00 PM (previous day)
3:00 AM7:00 PM (previous day)8:00 PM (previous day)
4:00 AM8:00 PM (previous day)9:00 PM (previous day)
5:00 AM9:00 PM (previous day)10:00 PM (previous day)
6:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)11:00 PM (previous day)
7:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)12:00 AM
8:00 AM12:00 AM1:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 AM2:00 AM
10:00 AM2:00 AM3:00 AM
11:00 AM3:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM4:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 PM5:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 PM6:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 PM7:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 PM8:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 PM9:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 PM10:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 PM11:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 PM12:00 PM1:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 PM2:00 PM
10:00 PM2:00 PM3:00 PM
11:00 PM3:00 PM4:00 PM

Best time to meet

The two zones

CET · Central European Time

Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). It covers Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam and most of the EU, switching on the last Sundays of March and October.

MST · Mountain Time

Mountain Time is UTC−7 in winter (MST) and UTC−6 in summer (MDT) for Denver, Salt Lake City and Calgary. Most of Arizona stays on MST (UTC−7) all year.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between CET and MST?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between Central European Time and Mountain Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert CET to MST?
Enter a time in the CET box and the equivalent MST time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this CET to MST converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Paris and Denver), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in Denver right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Denver (MST), updating every second, alongside CET.
Does the CET to MST time difference change?
Yes. Over the next 12 months it is 8 h behind or 7 h behind, depending on the date — see the table of periods on this page.
What is a good meeting time for CET and MST?
Standard 9-to-5 office hours don't overlap; early morning in one zone and evening in the other is the usual compromise — see the table on this page.