JST to US Time 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 US Time, subtract 14 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. US Time (US time) is used in United States.
JST to US Time time conversion table
JST to US Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | US Time | 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 US Time
Subtract 14 hours from the JST time to get US Time.
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 US Time
The time difference between JST and US 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: US Time is 14 hours behind of JST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: US Time is 13 hours behind of JST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: US Time is 14 hours behind of JST.
JST and US Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- US Time 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 US Time
JST and US 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 5:00 PM EST.
JST to US Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and US Time?
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 US Time?
9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in US Time?
12:00 PM JST is 10:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is US Time ahead of or behind JST?
EST is 14 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in US 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 US Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. US Time 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 US Time?
JST and US 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 5:00 PM EST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.