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JST to UTC Converter

UTC is 9 hours behind JST

Current JST Time
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Asia/Tokyo
Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Time Diff
9h behind
JST
UTC+9
UTC
UTC+0

JST to UTC Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Japan Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time

Japan Standard Time (JST) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are separated by a 9 hours time difference. UTC is 9 hours behind JST. JST is UTC+9, used in Japan, while UTC is UTC+0.

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

Scheduling Across JST and UTC

For professionals scheduling meetings between JST and UTC, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 9 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. 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. UTC does not observe DST, staying at UTC+0 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between JST and UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 9 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in JST, it is 3:00 AM in UTC.
How do I convert JST to UTC?
To convert JST to UTC, subtract 9 hours from the JST time. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 12:00 AM UTC. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does JST or UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. UTC 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 UTC?
The best time to schedule a call between JST and UTC 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 UTC.
Is JST ahead or behind UTC?
JST (UTC+9) is 9 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+0). JST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo, while UTC corresponds to Etc/UTC.

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