Edinburgh Time to JST Converter
JST is 9 hours ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 6:00 PM JST.
JST is 9 hours ahead of GMT at the moment. To convert Edinburgh Time to JST, add 9 hours to the Edinburgh Time time: 9:00 AM GMT = 6:00 PM JST.
Edinburgh Time (Edinburgh time) is used in Edinburgh, UK. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
Edinburgh Time to JST time conversion table
Edinburgh Time to JST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Edinburgh Time | JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 9:00 AM JST | — |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM JST | — |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM JST | — |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 12:00 PM JST | — |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 1:00 PM JST | — |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 2:00 PM JST | — |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 3:00 PM JST | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 4:00 PM JST | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 5:00 PM JST | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 6:00 PM JST | — |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 7:00 PM JST | — |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 8:00 PM JST | — |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 9:00 PM JST | — |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM JST | night |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM JST | night |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 12:00 AM JST | next day |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 1:00 AM JST | next day |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 2:00 AM JST | next day |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 3:00 AM JST | next day |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 4:00 AM JST | next day |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 5:00 AM JST | next day |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 6:00 AM JST | next day |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 7:00 AM JST | next day |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 8:00 AM JST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Edinburgh Time to JST
Add 9 hours to the Edinburgh Time time to get JST.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 6:00 PM JST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 7:00 AM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Edinburgh Time and JST
The time difference between Edinburgh Time 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 9 hours ahead of Edinburgh Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: JST is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: JST is 9 hours ahead of Edinburgh Time.
Edinburgh Time and JST during daylight saving time
- Edinburgh Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Edinburgh Time and JST
Edinburgh Time and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 4:00 PM JST.
Edinburgh Time to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between Edinburgh Time and JST?
Right now JST is 9 hours ahead of GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Edinburgh Time in JST?
9:00 AM GMT is 6:00 PM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Edinburgh Time in JST?
12:00 PM GMT is 9:00 PM JST.
Is JST ahead of or behind Edinburgh Time?
JST is 9 hours ahead of GMT, so it is later in JST than in Edinburgh Time.
Does Edinburgh Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Edinburgh Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
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 Edinburgh Time and JST?
Edinburgh Time and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 4:00 PM JST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.