PST to MDT
+2hPST
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MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PST and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PST (Pacific Standard Time) and MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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.
PST vs MDT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. MDT runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00. That puts PST 2 hours ahead of MDT — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PST it is 11:00 AM in MDT. Midnight in PST is 2:00 AM in MDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
PST to MDT time conversion table
| PST (PST) | MDT (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert PST to MDT time
- Scheduling a call from PST to MDT: a 10:00 AM start in PST lands at 12:00 PM in MDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PST and MDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a PST-based team with MDT contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PST and need MDT colleagues present.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
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.
Best time to call between PST and MDT
Both PST and MDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
PST and MDT share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
PST is 2 hours ahead of MDT (PST UTC-08:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
MDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and MDT?
PST (PST, UTC-08:00) is 2 hours ahead of MDT (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert PST time to MDT time?
Add +2h to PST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PST is 11:00 AM in MDT.
What time is it in MDT right now?
MDT uses MDT at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from PST.
What is the best time to call MDT from PST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, PST or MDT?
PST is 2 hours ahead of MDT. When it is 12:00 PM in PST it is 2:00 PM in MDT.
Does daylight saving time affect the PST–MDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between PST and MDT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share PST's time zone?
PST also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PST, PST's zone?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PST and MDT?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between PST and MDT?
MDT is +2h from PST.
What timezone is PST in?
PST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is MDT in?
MDT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the MDT timezone?
Major cities in the MDT timezone include Denver, Calgary, Edmonton, Salt Lake City, Boise.
What is the UTC offset for MDT?
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MST.
What should I know about the MDT timezone?
MDT shares the same offset as CST (UTC-06:00). Arizona does not switch to MDT, remaining on MST.
When is it midnight in PST, what time is it in MDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PST (PST), it is +2h later in MDT (MDT).
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