MDT to CEST
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CESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and CEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) and CEST (Central European Summer Time) timezone regions across the globe.
MDT – Mountain Daylight Time
UTC-06:00Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Mountain Time Zone, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •MDT shares the same offset as CST (UTC-06:00).
- •Arizona does not switch to MDT, remaining on MST.
CEST – Central European Summer Time
UTC+02:00Central European Summer Time (CEST) is the daylight saving time in Central Europe, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •CEST runs from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
- •The EU has voted to abolish clock changes but implementation has been delayed.
- •CEST shares the same offset as EET (UTC+02:00).
Time Conversion Guide: MDT to CEST
MDT runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00. CEST runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00. That puts MDT 8 hours ahead of CEST — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in MDT it is 5:00 PM in CEST. Midnight in MDT is 8:00 AM in CEST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
MDT to CEST time conversion table
| MDT (MDT) | CEST (CEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert MDT to CEST time
- Scheduling a call from MDT to CEST: a 10:00 AM start in MDT lands at 6:00 PM in CEST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: MDT and CEST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in CEST is 5:00 PM in MDT.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking CEST local time against MDT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +8h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week MDT takes the early slot, the next week CEST does.
About MDT (Mountain Daylight Time)
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is observed during summer months in the Mountain Time Zone, except in Arizona which stays on MST year-round. MDT aligns with Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00.
About CEST (Central European Summer Time)
Central European Summer Time (CEST) is observed from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October across most of Europe. During CEST, clocks are 2 hours ahead of UTC. The EU has debated abolishing seasonal clock changes since 2019.
Best time to call between MDT and CEST
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CEST opens at 9:00 AM CEST, which is 5:00 PM in MDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
MDT and CEST have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
MDT is 8 hours ahead of CEST (MDT UTC-06:00 → CEST UTC+02:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
MDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
CEST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between MDT and CEST?
MDT (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 8 hours ahead of CEST (CEST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert MDT time to CEST time?
Add +8h to MDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in MDT is 5:00 PM in CEST.
What time is it in CEST right now?
CEST uses CEST at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +8h offset from MDT.
What is the best time to call CEST from MDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in MDT, which is 9:00 PM in CEST.
Which is ahead, MDT or CEST?
MDT is 8 hours ahead of CEST. When it is 12:00 PM in MDT it is 8:00 PM in CEST.
Does daylight saving time affect the MDT–CEST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +8h offset between MDT and CEST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share MDT's time zone?
MDT also covers Denver, Calgary, Edmonton, Salt Lake City, Boise.
Which countries use MDT, MDT's zone?
MDT is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta).
Is there a day difference between MDT and CEST?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between MDT and CEST?
CEST is +8h from MDT.
What timezone is MDT in?
MDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CEST in?
CEST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use MDT (Mountain Daylight Time)?
MDT is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta).
Does MDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, MDT switches to MST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about MDT?
MDT shares the same offset as CST (UTC-06:00). Arizona does not switch to MDT, remaining on MST.
Which cities are in the CEST timezone?
Major cities in the CEST timezone include Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Vienna, Stockholm.
What is the UTC offset for CEST?
Central European Summer Time (CEST) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CET.
What should I know about the CEST timezone?
CEST runs from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. The EU has voted to abolish clock changes but implementation has been delayed.
When is it midnight in MDT, what time is it in CEST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in MDT (MDT), it is +8h later in CEST (CEST).
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