CST to MST
Convert Central Time — Chicago to Arizona Time — Phoenix (no DST) — fast, accurate, and daylight-saving aware.
When it's 9:00 AM in Chicago, it's 7:00 AM in Phoenix. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Chicago. Use the converter above to turn any CST time into MST, or scan the hour-by-hour table below for the full day.
CST to MST at a glance
Planning a meeting between Chicago and Phoenix
Planning a call between Chicago and Phoenix? The best overlap during a standard 9-to-5 workday runs 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CST (9:00 AM–3:00 PM MST). Aim for that window to reach both sides during business hours.
Hour-by-hour: Chicago to Phoenix
A full day mapped from CST to MST.
Frequently asked
Is Phoenix ahead of or behind Chicago?
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Chicago.
What is 12:00 PM CST in MST?
12:00 PM in Chicago is 10:00 AM in Phoenix.
Does this converter account for daylight saving time?
Yes. Conversions use the IANA time zone database, so CST and MST automatically reflect the correct daylight-saving offset for the current date.