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IST to JST Converter

JST is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of IST

Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Current JST Time
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Asia/Tokyo
Time Diff
3h 30m ahead
IST
UTC+5:30
JST
UTC+9
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 1.5:00 PM IST (4.5h)

IST to JST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in JST

IST to JST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
IST JST
12:00 AM 3:30 AM
1:00 AM 4:30 AM
2:00 AM 5:30 AM
3:00 AM 6:30 AM
4:00 AM 7:30 AM
5:00 AM 8:30 AM
6:00 AM 9:30 AM
7:00 AM 10:30 AM
8:00 AM 11:30 AM
9:00 AM 12:30 PM
10:00 AM 1:30 PM
11:00 AM 2:30 PM
12:00 PM 3:30 PM
1:00 PM 4:30 PM
2:00 PM 5:30 PM
3:00 PM 6:30 PM
4:00 PM 7:30 PM
5:00 PM 8:30 PM
6:00 PM 9:30 PM
7:00 PM 10:30 PM
8:00 PM 11:30 PM
9:00 PM 12:30 AM +1d
10:00 PM 1:30 AM +1d
11:00 PM 2:30 AM +1d

Converting India Standard Time to Japan Standard Time

India Standard Time (IST) and Japan Standard Time (JST) are separated by a 3 hours and 30 minutes time difference. JST is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of IST. IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka, while JST is UTC+9, used in Japan.

When converting from IST to JST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM IST equals 12:30 PM JST, 12:00 PM noon IST equals 3:30 PM JST, and 5:00 PM IST equals 8:30 PM JST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across IST and JST

For professionals scheduling meetings between IST and JST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 3 hours and 30 minutes difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5:30 year-round. JST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+9 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between IST and JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (IST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in IST, it is 3:30 PM in JST.
How do I convert IST to JST?
To convert IST to JST, add 3 hours and 30 minutes to the IST time. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 12:30 PM JST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does IST or JST observe Daylight Saving Time?
IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between IST and JST?
The best time to schedule a call between IST and JST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in IST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in JST.
Is IST ahead or behind JST?
IST (UTC+5:30) is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind JST (UTC+9). IST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata, while JST corresponds to Asia/Tokyo.

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