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Convert PST to MST
Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time — Denver is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+1 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
MST Full Name
Mountain Standard Time
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About PST and MST Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. MST (Mountain Standard Time) is UTC-7 and covers cities like Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 1:00 PM in Denver (MST). The time difference between PST and MST is 1 hour — Denver is ahead of Los Angeles.
With only a 1-hour difference, Los Angeles and Denver share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
MST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-6.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and MST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and MST?
Denver (MST) is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +1 hours.
Is MST ahead or behind PST?
MST is 1 hour ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and MST is UTC-6.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Denver?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 1:00 PM in Denver (MST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Denver?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 6:00 PM in Denver (MST).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.
Does MST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. MST (Mountain Standard Time, UTC-7) becomes MDT (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-6) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.