CAT to MT Time Converter
MT is 8 hours behind CAT. CAT is UTC+2:00, and The US Mountain states are currently on MDT (UTC-6:00).
Best Time to Call Between CAT and MT
Standard 9-to-5 hours in these two zones never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM CAT, which is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM MT.
both at work CAT only MT only neither — hours along the strip are CAT.
Common Times Converted
CAT on the left, MT on the right.
CAT to MT: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both zones are at work.
| CAT | MT | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | MT only |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | CAT only |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | CAT only |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | CAT only |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | CAT only |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | CAT only |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | CAT only |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | CAT only |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | CAT only |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | MT only |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | MT only |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | MT only |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | MT only |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | MT only |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | MT only |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM | MT only |
What CAT and MT Actually Are
CAT — Central Africa Time
Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Khartoum. Standing at UTC+2:00 as written, and the region does not change its clocks, so that offset holds all year.
Central Africa Time has never used daylight saving. Near the equator the length of the day changes so little that there would be nothing to shift.
MT — Mountain Time
Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton — and Phoenix, which does not change its clocks. Standing at UTC-7:00 as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to MST.
Mountain Time contains the most conspicuous daylight saving exception in North America: Arizona, which has opted out since 1968.
What This Means in Practice
This gap is not fixed
MT changes its clocks and CAT does not, so the difference between them moves by an hour twice a year. A recurring meeting set now will drift for one side from Sunday, November 1, 2026 unless someone resets it.
Major Cities in Each Zone
Cities on CAT
Cities on MT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and MT?
MT is 8 hours behind CAT. That is the live figure. Taken strictly as written, the gap between CAT and MT is 9 hours — the two differ because at least one of these regions is currently on daylight saving.
What is 9:00 AM CAT in MT?
9:00 AM CAT is 1:00 AM MT.
What are the best hours to schedule a call between CAT and MT?
Standard business hours in these two zones do not overlap at all, so one side has to work outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM CAT, which is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM MT.
Does the difference between CAT and MT change during the year?
Yes. MT observes daylight saving and CAT does not, so the gap shifts by an hour at least twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.