JST to Seattle Time Converter
PST is 17 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
PST is 17 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert JST to Seattle Time, subtract 17 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Seattle Time (Seattle time) is used in Seattle, USA.
JST to Seattle Time time conversion table
JST to Seattle Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Seattle Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 7:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 8:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM JST | 9:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM JST | 11:00 AM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM JST | 12:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM JST | 1:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM JST | 2:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM JST | 3:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM JST | 4:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM JST | 5:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM JST | 7:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM JST | 8:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM JST | 9:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 PM JST | 10:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 PM JST | 11:00 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 PM JST | 12:00 AM PST | night |
| 6:00 PM JST | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 7:00 PM JST | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 8:00 PM JST | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 9:00 PM JST | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 10:00 PM JST | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 11:00 PM JST | 6:00 AM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to Seattle Time
Subtract 17 hours from the JST time to get Seattle Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Seattle Time
The time difference between JST and Seattle 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: Seattle Time is 17 hours behind of JST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Seattle Time is 16 hours behind of JST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Seattle Time is 17 hours behind of JST.
JST and Seattle Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Seattle Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between JST and Seattle Time
JST and Seattle 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 2:00 PM PST.
JST to Seattle Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Seattle Time?
Right now PST is 17 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 Seattle Time?
9:00 AM JST is 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Seattle Time?
12:00 PM JST is 7:00 PM PST (previous day).
Is Seattle Time ahead of or behind JST?
PST is 17 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Seattle 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 Seattle Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Seattle Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and Seattle Time?
JST and Seattle 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 2:00 PM PST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.