CET to JST Converter
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to JST, add 8 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
CET to JST time conversion table
CET to JST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM JST | — |
| 1:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM JST | — |
| 2:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM JST | — |
| 3:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM JST | — |
| 4:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM JST | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM JST | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM JST | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM JST | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 4:00 PM JST | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM JST | — |
| 10:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM JST | — |
| 11:00 AM CET | 7:00 PM JST | — |
| 12:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM JST | — |
| 1:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM JST | — |
| 2:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM JST | night |
| 3:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM JST | night |
| 4:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM JST | next day |
| 5:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM JST | next day |
| 6:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM JST | next day |
| 7:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM JST | next day |
| 8:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM JST | next day |
| 9:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM JST | next day |
| 10:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM JST | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 7:00 AM JST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to JST
Add 8 hours to the CET time to get JST.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 6:00 AM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and JST
The time difference between CET and JST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: JST is 8 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: JST is 7 hours ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: JST is 8 hours ahead of CET.
CET and JST during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and JST
CET and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 3:00 PM JST.
CET to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and JST?
Right now JST is 8 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in JST?
9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in JST?
12:00 PM CET is 8:00 PM JST.
Is JST ahead of or behind CET?
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in JST than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and JST?
CET and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 3:00 PM JST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.