CET to JST Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Japan Standard Time instantly.
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Central European Time
CET
10:25
Japan Standard Time
JST
5:25
CET is on daylight savings (CEST), while JST is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the CET to JST time difference works
JST is 7 hours ahead of CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM JST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
CET only
CET offset
UTC+1
JST offset
UTC+9
CET to JST conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CET (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM JST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
CET to JST questions
Is JST ahead of or behind CET?
JST is 7 hours ahead of CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM JST, and 5:00 PM CET is 12:00 AM JST.
What time is it in JST when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 7:00 PM JST in Japan Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between CET and JST?
There is a 7 hours difference. Japan Standard Time (JST) runs 7 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and JST observe daylight saving time?
Central European Time observes daylight saving time but Japan Standard Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and JST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CET (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM JST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and Japan Standard Time.
Which cities use CET and JST?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo.