MSK to JST Converter
JST is 6 hours ahead of MSK. 9:00 AM MSK = 3:00 PM JST.
JST is 6 hours ahead of MSK. To convert MSK to JST, add 6 hours to the MSK time: 9:00 AM MSK = 3:00 PM JST.
MSK (Moscow Time) is used in Moscow, St Petersburg and western Russia; Belarus. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
MSK to JST time conversion table
MSK to JST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| MSK | JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MSK | 6:00 AM JST | — |
| 1:00 AM MSK | 7:00 AM JST | — |
| 2:00 AM MSK | 8:00 AM JST | — |
| 3:00 AM MSK | 9:00 AM JST | — |
| 4:00 AM MSK | 10:00 AM JST | — |
| 5:00 AM MSK | 11:00 AM JST | — |
| 6:00 AM MSK | 12:00 PM JST | — |
| 7:00 AM MSK | 1:00 PM JST | — |
| 8:00 AM MSK | 2:00 PM JST | — |
| 9:00 AM MSK | 3:00 PM JST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM MSK | 4:00 PM JST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM MSK | 5:00 PM JST | — |
| 12:00 PM MSK | 6:00 PM JST | — |
| 1:00 PM MSK | 7:00 PM JST | — |
| 2:00 PM MSK | 8:00 PM JST | — |
| 3:00 PM MSK | 9:00 PM JST | — |
| 4:00 PM MSK | 10:00 PM JST | night |
| 5:00 PM MSK | 11:00 PM JST | night |
| 6:00 PM MSK | 12:00 AM JST | next day |
| 7:00 PM MSK | 1:00 AM JST | next day |
| 8:00 PM MSK | 2:00 AM JST | next day |
| 9:00 PM MSK | 3:00 AM JST | next day |
| 10:00 PM MSK | 4:00 AM JST | next day |
| 11:00 PM MSK | 5:00 AM JST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert MSK to JST
Add 6 hours to the MSK time to get JST.
Example: 9:00 AM MSK = 3:00 PM JST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM MSK = 4:00 AM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between MSK and JST
The time difference between MSK and JST is 6 hours all year – JST is ahead of MSK.
MSK and JST during daylight saving time
- MSK does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between MSK and JST
MSK and JST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM MSK lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.
MSK to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between MSK and JST?
JST is 6 hours ahead of MSK all year. 9:00 AM MSK = 3:00 PM JST.
What is 9 AM MSK in JST?
9:00 AM MSK is 3:00 PM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) MSK in JST?
12:00 PM MSK is 6:00 PM JST.
Is JST ahead of or behind MSK?
JST is 6 hours ahead of MSK, so it is later in JST than in MSK.
Does MSK change for daylight saving time?
No. MSK stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 MSK and JST?
MSK and JST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM MSK lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.