JST to Vancouver Time Converter
PDT is 16 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM PDT (previous day).
PDT is 16 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert JST to Vancouver Time, subtract 16 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM PDT (previous day).
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Vancouver Time (Vancouver time) is used in Vancouver, Canada.
JST to Vancouver Time time conversion table
JST to Vancouver Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Vancouver Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 8:00 AM PDT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 9:00 AM PDT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM PDT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM JST | 11:00 AM PDT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM JST | 12:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM JST | 1:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM JST | 2:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM JST | 3:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 8:00 AM JST | 4:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 9:00 AM JST | 5:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 10:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 11:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 12:00 PM JST | 8:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 1:00 PM JST | 9:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 2:00 PM JST | 10:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 3:00 PM JST | 11:00 PM PDT | previous day |
| 4:00 PM JST | 12:00 AM PDT | night |
| 5:00 PM JST | 1:00 AM PDT | night |
| 6:00 PM JST | 2:00 AM PDT | night |
| 7:00 PM JST | 3:00 AM PDT | night |
| 8:00 PM JST | 4:00 AM PDT | night |
| 9:00 PM JST | 5:00 AM PDT | night |
| 10:00 PM JST | 6:00 AM PDT | — |
| 11:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM PDT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to Vancouver Time
Subtract 16 hours from the JST time to get Vancouver Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM PDT (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 9:00 AM PDT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Vancouver Time
The time difference between JST and Vancouver 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: Vancouver Time is 17 hours behind of JST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Vancouver Time is 16 hours behind of JST.
JST and Vancouver Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Vancouver Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−7 all year.
Best time for a meeting between JST and Vancouver Time
JST and Vancouver 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 3:00 PM PDT.
JST to Vancouver Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Vancouver Time?
Right now PDT is 16 hours behind JST. The gap changes 2 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM JST in Vancouver Time?
9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM PDT (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Vancouver Time?
12:00 PM JST is 8:00 PM PDT (previous day).
Is Vancouver Time ahead of or behind JST?
PDT is 16 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Vancouver 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 Vancouver Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Vancouver Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and Vancouver Time?
JST and Vancouver 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 3:00 PM PDT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.