CST to JST Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Japan Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
3:24
Japan Standard Time
JST
5:24
CST is on daylight savings (CDT), while JST is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the CST to JST time difference works
JST is 14 hours ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. For example, 9:00 AM CST 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
CST only
CST offset
UTC-6
JST offset
UTC+9
CST to JST conversion chart
| Central Time (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
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
CST to JST questions
Is JST ahead of or behind CST?
JST is 14 hours ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 11:00 PM JST, and 5:00 PM CST is 7:00 AM JST.
What time is it in JST when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 2:00 AM JST in Japan Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between CST and JST?
There is a 14 hours difference. Japan Standard Time (JST) runs 14 hours ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and JST observe daylight saving time?
Central 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 CST and JST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central Time 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 CST and JST?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo.