Mountain Time — Current Time
Mountain Time is split between two behaviors: most of the zone observes daylight saving like the rest of the country, but Arizona (outside the Navajo Nation) opts out entirely, so it matches Pacific clocks every summer.
Most US clocks jump from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM — you lose an hour of sleep. Arizona, Hawaii, and the US territories don't change at all.
Where Mountain Time is observed
The Rocky Mountain states — Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and parts of Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas — plus Arizona, which uniquely stays on standard time year-round.
* Only part of this state is in Mountain Time.
Major cities in Mountain Time
Mountain Time vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 1:26 PM EST | UTC-5 | 2 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 12:26 PM CST | UTC-6 | 1 hour ahead |
| Pacific Time | 10:26 AM PST | UTC-8 | 1 hour behind |
| Alaska Time | 9:26 AM AKST | UTC-9 | 2 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 8:26 AM HST | UTC-10 | 3 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 2:26 PM AST | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 7:26 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 4 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 4:26 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
Convert Mountain Time to another zone
Frequently asked questions
What is the current UTC offset for Mountain Time?
Mountain Time is UTC-7 during standard time, and one hour ahead (UTC-6) during daylight saving.
Does Mountain Time observe daylight saving time?
Most of Mountain Time observes daylight saving, shifting clocks forward one hour each spring and back each fall, following the same US federal schedule as the rest of the country.
Which states are in Mountain Time?
The Rocky Mountain states — Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and parts of Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas — plus Arizona, which uniquely stays on standard time year-round.