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JST to IST Converter

IST is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind JST

Current JST Time
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Asia/Tokyo
Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Time Diff
3h 30m behind
JST
UTC+9
IST
UTC+5:30
Overlapping hours: 0.5:00 PM – 5:00 PM JST (4.5h)

JST to IST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Japan Standard Time to India Standard Time

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

When converting from JST to IST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM JST equals 5:30 AM IST, 12:00 PM noon JST equals 8:30 AM IST, and 5:00 PM JST equals 1:30 PM IST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across JST and IST

For professionals scheduling meetings between JST and IST, 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between JST and IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Japan Standard Time (JST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in JST, it is 8:30 AM in IST.
How do I convert JST to IST?
To convert JST to IST, subtract 3 hours and 30 minutes from the JST time. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 5:30 AM IST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does JST or IST observe Daylight Saving Time?
JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. IST 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 JST and IST?
The best time to schedule a call between JST and IST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in JST, 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 IST.
Is JST ahead or behind IST?
JST (UTC+9) is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of IST (UTC+5:30). JST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo, while IST corresponds to Asia/Kolkata.

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