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Convert MST to PST
Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time — Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-1 hours
MST Full Name
Mountain Standard Time
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
MST to PST Conversion Table
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About MST and PST Time Zones
MST (Mountain Standard Time) is UTC-7 and covers cities like Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Denver (MST), it's 11:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST). The time difference between MST and PST is 1 hour — Los Angeles is behind Denver.
With only a 1-hour difference, Denver and Los Angeles share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Daylight Saving Time
MST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-6.
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between MST and PST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Denver and Los Angeles with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between MST and PST?
Los Angeles (PST) is 1 hour behind Denver (MST). The offset is -1 hours.
Is PST ahead or behind MST?
PST is 1 hour behind MST. MST is UTC-6 and PST is UTC-7.
When it's 12:00 PM in Denver, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Denver (MST), it's 11:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Denver, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 5:00 PM in Denver (MST), it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST).
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.
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.