Offset
The time difference between Sacramento and Mountain Time is 1 hour.
Sacramento (PDT) is behind Mountain Time (MDT).
PDT: UTC-7
MDT: UTC-6
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Sacramento (10 AM–5 PM in Mountain Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Sacramento (1:00 PM Mountain Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Sacramento uses Pacific Time (PST, or PDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Mountain Time is also known as MST, or MDT. To call United States, dial +1.
Mountain Time is approximately 875 miles east of Sacramento.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Sacramento | MST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both Sacramento and Mountain Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:42 AM
- Sunset
- 8:30 PM
- Day length
- 14h 48m
- Sunrise
- 5:33 AM
- Sunset
- 8:28 PM
- Day length
- 14h 55m
Daylight overlap: 13h 45m — 5:42 AM–7:28 PM in Sacramento (6:42 AM–8:28 PM in Mountain Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Pacific Time
Cities in Mountain Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Pacific Time
- BUR
- HHR
- LAX
- LGB
- SNA
- CLD
- SAN
- TIJ
- OAK
- SFO
Airports in Mountain Time
- BJC
- DEN
- OGD
- SLC
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Sacramento in MST?
- 9:00 am Sacramento is 10:00 am MST.
- What is 12:00 pm Sacramento in MST?
- 12:00 pm Sacramento is 1:00 pm MST.
- What is 12:30 pm Sacramento in MST?
- 12:30 pm Sacramento is 1:30 pm MST.
- What is 2:00 pm Sacramento in MST?
- 2:00 pm Sacramento is 3:00 pm MST.
- What is 5:00 pm Sacramento in MST?
- 5:00 pm Sacramento is 6:00 pm MST.
- What is 11:30 pm Sacramento in MST?
- 11:30 pm Sacramento is 12:30 am MST, the next day.