Chicago to JST Time Converter
Convert Chicago to Japan Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Chicago
CST
3:25
Japan Standard Time
JST
5:25
Chicago is on daylight savings (CDT), while JST is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the Chicago to JST time difference works
JST is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. For example, 9:00 AM Chicago is 11:00 PM JST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
14 hours
Daylight saving
Chicago only
Chicago offset
UTC-6
JST offset
UTC+9
Chicago to JST conversion chart
| Chicago (CST) | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
Chicago to JST questions
Is JST ahead of or behind Chicago?
JST is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. So 9:00 AM Chicago is 11:00 PM JST, and 5:00 PM Chicago is 7:00 AM JST.
What time is it in JST when it is 12:00 PM Chicago?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Chicago in Chicago, it is 2:00 AM JST in Japan Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between Chicago and JST?
There is a 14 hours difference. Japan Standard Time (JST) runs 14 hours ahead of Chicago (CST).
Do Chicago and JST observe daylight saving time?
Chicago 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 Chicago and JST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Chicago and Japan Standard Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use Chicago and JST?
Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska). Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo.