UTC to JST Converter
JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM JST.
JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC. To convert UTC to JST, add 9 hours to the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM JST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
UTC to JST time conversion table
UTC to JST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 9:00 AM JST | — |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 10:00 AM JST | — |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 11:00 AM JST | — |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 12:00 PM JST | — |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 1:00 PM JST | — |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 2:00 PM JST | — |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 3:00 PM JST | — |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 4:00 PM JST | — |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 5:00 PM JST | — |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 6:00 PM JST | — |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 7:00 PM JST | — |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 8:00 PM JST | — |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 9:00 PM JST | — |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 10:00 PM JST | night |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 11:00 PM JST | night |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 12:00 AM JST | next day |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 1:00 AM JST | next day |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 2:00 AM JST | next day |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 3:00 AM JST | next day |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 4:00 AM JST | next day |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 5:00 AM JST | next day |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 6:00 AM JST | next day |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 7:00 AM JST | next day |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 8:00 AM JST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UTC to JST
Add 9 hours to the UTC time to get JST.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM JST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM UTC = 7:00 AM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and JST
The time difference between UTC and JST is 9 hours all year – JST is ahead of UTC.
UTC and JST during daylight saving time
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between UTC and JST
UTC and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 4:00 PM JST.
UTC to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and JST?
JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC all year. 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM JST.
What is 9 AM UTC in JST?
9:00 AM UTC is 6:00 PM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in JST?
12:00 PM UTC is 9:00 PM JST.
Is JST ahead of or behind UTC?
JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC, so it is later in JST than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC and JST?
UTC and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 4:00 PM JST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.