Melbourne Time to JST Converter
JST is 2 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 7:00 AM JST.
JST is 2 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert Melbourne Time to JST, subtract 2 hours from the Melbourne Time time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 7:00 AM JST.
Melbourne Time (Melbourne time) is used in Melbourne, Australia. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
Melbourne Time to JST time conversion table
Melbourne Time to JST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Melbourne Time | JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 PM JST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 PM JST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 AM JST | night |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 AM JST | night |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 AM JST | night |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 AM JST | night |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 AM JST | night |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 AM JST | night |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 AM JST | — |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 AM JST | — |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 AM JST | — |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 AM JST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 AM JST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 AM JST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 PM JST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 PM JST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 PM JST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 PM JST | — |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 PM JST | — |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 PM JST | — |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 PM JST | — |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 PM JST | — |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 PM JST | — |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 PM JST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Melbourne Time to JST
Subtract 2 hours from the Melbourne Time time to get JST.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 7:00 AM JST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 PM JST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Melbourne Time and JST
The time difference between Melbourne Time and JST 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 – 4 Apr 2026: JST is 2 hours behind of Melbourne Time.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: JST is 1 hour behind of Melbourne Time.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: JST is 2 hours behind of Melbourne Time.
Melbourne Time and JST during daylight saving time
- Melbourne Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Melbourne Time and JST
Melbourne Time and JST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.
Melbourne Time to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between Melbourne Time and JST?
Right now JST is 2 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Melbourne Time in JST?
9:00 AM AEDT is 7:00 AM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Melbourne Time in JST?
12:00 PM AEDT is 10:00 AM JST.
Is JST ahead of or behind Melbourne Time?
JST is 2 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in JST than in Melbourne Time.
Does Melbourne Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Melbourne Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Melbourne Time and JST?
Melbourne Time and JST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.