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PST to Tokyo Time Converter

JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM JST (next day).

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Pacific Standard Time
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Tokyo, Japan
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JST is 17 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to Tokyo Time, add 17 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM JST (next day).

PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. Tokyo Time (Tokyo time) is used in Tokyo, Japan.

PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.

PST to Tokyo Time time conversion table

PST to Tokyo Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

PSTTokyo TimeDay
12:00 AM PST5:00 PM JST—
1:00 AM PST6:00 PM JST—
2:00 AM PST7:00 PM JST—
3:00 AM PST8:00 PM JST—
4:00 AM PST9:00 PM JST—
5:00 AM PST10:00 PM JSTnight
6:00 AM PST11:00 PM JSTnight
7:00 AM PST12:00 AM JSTnext day
8:00 AM PST1:00 AM JSTnext day
9:00 AM PST2:00 AM JSTnext day
10:00 AM PST3:00 AM JSTnext day
11:00 AM PST4:00 AM JSTnext day
12:00 PM PST5:00 AM JSTnext day
1:00 PM PST6:00 AM JSTnext day
2:00 PM PST7:00 AM JSTnext day
3:00 PM PST8:00 AM JSTnext day
4:00 PM PST9:00 AM JSTwork hours
5:00 PM PST10:00 AM JSTnext day
6:00 PM PST11:00 AM JSTnext day
7:00 PM PST12:00 PM JSTnext day
8:00 PM PST1:00 PM JSTnext day
9:00 PM PST2:00 PM JSTnext day
10:00 PM PST3:00 PM JSTnext day
11:00 PM PST4:00 PM JSTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert PST to Tokyo Time

Add 17 hours to the PST time to get Tokyo Time.

Example: 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM JST (next day).

Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 3:00 PM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between PST and Tokyo Time

The time difference between PST and Tokyo 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:

  • 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Tokyo Time is 17 hours ahead of PST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Tokyo Time is 16 hours ahead of PST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Tokyo Time is 17 hours ahead of PST.

PST and Tokyo Time during daylight saving time

  • PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
  • Tokyo Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.

Best time for a meeting between PST and Tokyo Time

PST and Tokyo Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM JST.

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PST to Tokyo Time FAQ

What is the time difference between PST and Tokyo Time?

Right now JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM PST in Tokyo Time?

9:00 AM PST is 2:00 AM JST (next day).

What is 12 PM (noon) PST in Tokyo Time?

12:00 PM PST is 5:00 AM JST (next day).

Is Tokyo Time ahead of or behind PST?

JST is 17 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in Tokyo Time than in PST.

Does PST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.

Does Tokyo Time change for daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo 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 PST and Tokyo Time?

PST and Tokyo Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM JST.

Is PT the same as PST?

PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.