JST to Metz Time Converter
CET is 8 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
CET is 8 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert JST to Metz Time, subtract 8 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Metz Time (Metz time) is used in Metz, France.
JST to Metz Time time conversion table
JST to Metz Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Metz Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 4:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 5:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 2:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 3:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 4:00 AM JST | 8:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 5:00 AM JST | 9:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 6:00 AM JST | 10:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 7:00 AM JST | 11:00 PM CET | previous day |
| 8:00 AM JST | 12:00 AM CET | night |
| 9:00 AM JST | 1:00 AM CET | night |
| 10:00 AM JST | 2:00 AM CET | night |
| 11:00 AM JST | 3:00 AM CET | night |
| 12:00 PM JST | 4:00 AM CET | night |
| 1:00 PM JST | 5:00 AM CET | night |
| 2:00 PM JST | 6:00 AM CET | — |
| 3:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM CET | — |
| 4:00 PM JST | 8:00 AM CET | — |
| 5:00 PM JST | 9:00 AM CET | — |
| 6:00 PM JST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 7:00 PM JST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 8:00 PM JST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 PM JST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 PM JST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 PM JST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to Metz Time
Subtract 8 hours from the JST time to get Metz Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Metz Time
The time difference between JST and Metz 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 – 28 Mar 2026: Metz Time is 8 hours behind of JST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Metz Time is 7 hours behind of JST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Metz Time is 8 hours behind of JST.
JST and Metz Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Metz Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between JST and Metz Time
JST and Metz Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM JST, which is 7:00 AM CET.
JST to Metz Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Metz Time?
Right now CET is 8 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 Metz Time?
9:00 AM JST is 1:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Metz Time?
12:00 PM JST is 4:00 AM CET.
Is Metz Time ahead of or behind JST?
CET is 8 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Metz 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 Metz Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Metz Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and Metz Time?
JST and Metz Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM JST, which is 7:00 AM CET.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.