Sydney 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 Sydney Time to JST, subtract 2 hours from the Sydney Time time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 7:00 AM JST.
Sydney Time (Sydney time) is used in Sydney, Australia. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
Sydney Time to JST time conversion table
Sydney Time to JST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Sydney 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 Sydney Time to JST
Subtract 2 hours from the Sydney 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 Sydney Time and JST
The time difference between Sydney 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 Sydney Time.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: JST is 1 hour behind of Sydney Time.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: JST is 2 hours behind of Sydney Time.
Sydney Time and JST during daylight saving time
- Sydney 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 Sydney Time and JST
Sydney 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.
Sydney Time to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between Sydney 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 Sydney Time in JST?
9:00 AM AEDT is 7:00 AM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Sydney Time in JST?
12:00 PM AEDT is 10:00 AM JST.
Is JST ahead of or behind Sydney Time?
JST is 2 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in JST than in Sydney Time.
Does Sydney Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney 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 Sydney Time and JST?
Sydney 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.