Townsville Time to JST Converter

JST is 1 hour behind AEST. 9:00 AM AEST = 8:00 AM JST.

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Townsville, Australia
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JST is 1 hour behind AEST. To convert Townsville Time to JST, subtract 1 hour from the Townsville Time time: 9:00 AM AEST = 8:00 AM JST.

Townsville Time (Townsville time) is used in Townsville, Australia. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.

Townsville Time to JST time conversion table

Townsville Time to JST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Townsville TimeJSTDay
12:00 AM AEST11:00 PM JSTprevious day
1:00 AM AEST12:00 AM JSTnight
2:00 AM AEST1:00 AM JSTnight
3:00 AM AEST2:00 AM JSTnight
4:00 AM AEST3:00 AM JSTnight
5:00 AM AEST4:00 AM JSTnight
6:00 AM AEST5:00 AM JSTnight
7:00 AM AEST6:00 AM JST—
8:00 AM AEST7:00 AM JST—
9:00 AM AEST8:00 AM JST—
10:00 AM AEST9:00 AM JSTwork hours
11:00 AM AEST10:00 AM JSTwork hours
12:00 PM AEST11:00 AM JSTwork hours
1:00 PM AEST12:00 PM JSTwork hours
2:00 PM AEST1:00 PM JSTwork hours
3:00 PM AEST2:00 PM JSTwork hours
4:00 PM AEST3:00 PM JSTwork hours
5:00 PM AEST4:00 PM JST—
6:00 PM AEST5:00 PM JST—
7:00 PM AEST6:00 PM JST—
8:00 PM AEST7:00 PM JST—
9:00 PM AEST8:00 PM JST—
10:00 PM AEST9:00 PM JST—
11:00 PM AEST10:00 PM JSTnight
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Townsville Time to JST

Subtract 1 hour from the Townsville Time time to get JST.

Example: 9:00 AM AEST = 8:00 AM JST.

Across midnight: 12:00 AM AEST = 11:00 PM JST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between Townsville Time and JST

The time difference between Townsville Time and JST is 1 hour all year – JST is behind AEST.

Townsville Time and JST during daylight saving time

  • Townsville Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+10 all year.
  • JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.

Best time for a meeting between Townsville Time and JST

Townsville Time and JST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.

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Townsville Time to JST FAQ

What is the time difference between Townsville Time and JST?

JST is 1 hour behind AEST all year. 9:00 AM AEST = 8:00 AM JST.

What is 9 AM Townsville Time in JST?

9:00 AM AEST is 8:00 AM JST.

What is 12 PM (noon) Townsville Time in JST?

12:00 PM AEST is 11:00 AM JST.

Is JST ahead of or behind Townsville Time?

JST is 1 hour behind AEST, so it is earlier in JST than in Townsville Time.

Does Townsville Time change for daylight saving time?

No. Townsville Time 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 Townsville Time and JST?

Townsville Time and JST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.