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JST to SGT Converter

SGT is 1 hour behind JST

Current JST Time
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Asia/Tokyo
Current SGT Time
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Asia/Singapore
Time Diff
1h behind
JST
UTC+9
SGT
UTC+8
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM JST (7h)

JST to SGT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Japan Standard Time to Singapore Time

Japan Standard Time (JST) and Singapore Time (SGT) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. SGT is 1 hour behind JST. JST is UTC+9, used in Japan, while SGT is UTC+8, used in Singapore.

When converting from JST to SGT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM JST equals 8:00 AM SGT, 12:00 PM noon JST equals 11:00 AM SGT, and 5:00 PM JST equals 4:00 PM SGT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across JST and SGT

For professionals scheduling meetings between JST and SGT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour 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. SGT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+8 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between JST and SGT?
Singapore Time (SGT) is 1 hour behind Japan Standard Time (JST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in JST, it is 11:00 AM in SGT.
How do I convert JST to SGT?
To convert JST to SGT, subtract 1 hour from the JST time. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 8:00 AM SGT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does JST or SGT observe Daylight Saving Time?
JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. SGT 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 SGT?
The best time to schedule a call between JST and SGT 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 SGT.
Is JST ahead or behind SGT?
JST (UTC+9) is 1 hour ahead of SGT (UTC+8). JST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo, while SGT corresponds to Asia/Singapore.

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