Tokyo Time to EST Converter
EST is 14 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 14 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert Tokyo Time to EST, subtract 14 hours from the Tokyo Time time: 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
Tokyo Time (Tokyo time) is used in Tokyo, Japan. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
Tokyo Time to EST time conversion table
Tokyo Time to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Tokyo Time | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 11:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM JST | 12:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM JST | 1:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM JST | 2:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM JST | 3:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM JST | 4:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM JST | 5:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM JST | 8:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM JST | 9:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM JST | 10:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM JST | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM JST | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 PM JST | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 PM JST | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 PM JST | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 PM JST | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 7:00 PM JST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 8:00 PM JST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 10:00 PM JST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM JST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Tokyo Time to EST
Subtract 14 hours from the Tokyo Time time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 11:00 AM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Tokyo Time and EST
The time difference between Tokyo Time and EST 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: EST is 14 hours behind of Tokyo Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 13 hours behind of Tokyo Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 14 hours behind of Tokyo Time.
Tokyo Time and EST during daylight saving time
- Tokyo Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between Tokyo Time and EST
Tokyo Time and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 5:00 PM EST.
Tokyo Time to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between Tokyo Time and EST?
Right now EST is 14 hours behind JST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Tokyo Time in EST?
9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) Tokyo Time in EST?
12:00 PM JST is 10:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is EST ahead of or behind Tokyo Time?
EST is 14 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in EST than in Tokyo Time.
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.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between Tokyo Time and EST?
Tokyo Time and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 5:00 PM EST.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.