JST to EST Converter
EST is 14 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 14 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert JST to EST, subtract 14 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). The same conversion is also searched as “japan time to est”.
JST to EST time conversion table
JST to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 11:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM JST | 12:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM JST | 1:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM JST | 2:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM JST | 3:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM JST | 4:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM JST | 5:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM JST | 8:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM JST | 9:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM JST | 10:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM JST | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM JST | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 PM JST | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 PM JST | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 PM JST | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 PM JST | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 7:00 PM JST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 8:00 PM JST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 10:00 PM JST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM JST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to EST
Subtract 14 hours from the JST time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 11:00 AM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and EST
The time difference between JST and EST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: EST is 14 hours behind of JST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 13 hours behind of JST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 14 hours behind of JST.
JST and EST during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between JST and EST
JST and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 5:00 PM EST.
JST to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and EST?
Right now EST is 14 hours behind JST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM JST in EST?
9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in EST?
12:00 PM JST is 10:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is EST ahead of or behind JST?
EST is 14 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in EST than in JST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and EST?
JST and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 5:00 PM EST.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.