JST to Houston Time Converter
CST is 15 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 6:00 PM CST (previous day).
CST is 15 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert JST to Houston Time, subtract 15 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 6:00 PM CST (previous day).
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Houston Time (Houston time) is used in Houston, USA.
JST to Houston Time time conversion table
JST to Houston Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Houston Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 9:00 AM CST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM CST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM JST | 11:00 AM CST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM JST | 12:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM JST | 1:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM JST | 2:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM JST | 3:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM JST | 4:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM JST | 5:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM JST | 8:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM JST | 9:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM JST | 10:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM JST | 11:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 3:00 PM JST | 12:00 AM CST | night |
| 4:00 PM JST | 1:00 AM CST | night |
| 5:00 PM JST | 2:00 AM CST | night |
| 6:00 PM JST | 3:00 AM CST | night |
| 7:00 PM JST | 4:00 AM CST | night |
| 8:00 PM JST | 5:00 AM CST | night |
| 9:00 PM JST | 6:00 AM CST | — |
| 10:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM CST | — |
| 11:00 PM JST | 8:00 AM CST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to Houston Time
Subtract 15 hours from the JST time to get Houston Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 6:00 PM CST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 10:00 AM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Houston Time
The time difference between JST and Houston Time 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: Houston Time is 15 hours behind of JST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Houston Time is 14 hours behind of JST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Houston Time is 15 hours behind of JST.
JST and Houston Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Houston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
Best time for a meeting between JST and Houston Time
JST and Houston Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 4:00 PM CST.
JST to Houston Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Houston Time?
Right now CST is 15 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 Houston Time?
9:00 AM JST is 6:00 PM CST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Houston Time?
12:00 PM JST is 9:00 PM CST (previous day).
Is Houston Time ahead of or behind JST?
CST is 15 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Houston Time 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 Houston Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Houston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and Houston Time?
JST and Houston Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 4:00 PM CST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.