MDT — Mountain Daylight Time
UTC-06:00 · 6 hours behind UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | MDT |
| Full name | Mountain Daylight Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-06:00 |
| IANA identifier | America/Denver |
| DST status | Active |
| Standard offset | UTC-07:00 |
| DST offset | UTC-06:00 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
Countries Using MDT
Time Difference from MDT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | -2h |
| Chicago | -1h |
| Los Angeles | +1h |
| London | -7h |
| Paris | -8h |
| Moscow | -9h |
| Dubai | -10h |
| Mumbai | -11h 30m |
| Bangkok | -13h |
| Shanghai | -14h |
| Tokyo | -15h |
| Sydney | -16h |
| Auckland | -18h |
Using MDT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently morning in MDT, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Chicago: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MDT equals 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | MDT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| New York | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Auckland | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM |
| London | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert MDT to Other Time Zones
About MDT (Mountain Daylight Time)
MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of -06:00, meaning it is 6 hours behind UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as America/Denver. It is used in 2 countries, including Mexico, United States.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC-07:00. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC-06:00. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. DST is currently active.
Major cities in MDT include Denver, El Paso, Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Salt Lake City, and 14 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MDT?
MDT stands for Mountain Daylight Time. It is 6 hours behind UTC (UTC-06:00). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Denver.
What is the current time in MDT?
The current MDT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. MDT is UTC-06:00, which is 6 hours behind UTC.
Does MDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC-07:00 to UTC-06:00. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What countries use MDT?
Countries and regions using MDT include Mexico, United States.
How do I convert MDT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert MDT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between MDT and 13 major world cities.