What time does Dancing with the Stars air in Mountain Time
Dancing with the Stars airs in Mountain Time as part of the ABC network schedule, with the live broadcast typically starting at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday through Wednesday and 8:00 PM ET on Thursday through Saturday. In Mountain Time, this is usually 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, depending on the night and whether the show is live or recorded. To get the exact local start time on your date, check the TV listings for your cable provider or an updated network schedule, because local affiliates may adjust timing for commercials or special scheduling.
How to find the local Mountain Time start
Because Mountain Time includes both MST and MDT, the best method is to look up the air time for your specific market on the day you plan to watch. Network primetimes are set in Eastern Time, so convert based on the night of the week and whether daylight saving time is active. Use your provider’s electronic program guide, a trusted TV listings site, or the ABC affiliate in your Mountain region for the most accurate local start time.
Why time zone and daylight saving matter
The show follows Eastern Time primetime, so when daylight saving time begins or ends, the Mountain Time equivalent shifts by one hour. During standard time, Eastern is two hours ahead of Mountain; during daylight time, it is three hours ahead. Always confirm the listed local time on days when the schedule changes, such as the week of the time shift or when the network adjusts for special programming.
Typical network schedule pattern
ABC sets primetime in Eastern Time, which translates to the following approximate Mountain Time windows for live episodes:
| Night | Eastern Time | Mountain Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Monday | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
How broadcast scheduling can shift the time
Local affiliates and cable providers may delay or pre-empt the show for local news or special events. If you want to be sure, check the channel’s Mountain Time listing the same day, account for any pre-emptions, and note whether the episode is live or recorded, as some rebroadcasts are aired later in the evening.
Quick checklist to lock in the correct time
- Confirm whether your area observes MST or MDT on the date of the show.
- Check the network schedule for the specific night (Sunday–Wednesday 7 PM ET, Thursday–Saturday 8 PM ET).
- Convert to your local Mountain Time by subtracting two hours (standard) or three hours (daylight saving).
- Open your provider’s TV guide or the ABC affiliate page to verify the local start time.
- Refresh the listing close to air in case of last-minute changes.