CST to Tokyo Time Converter
Convert Central Time to Tokyo instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central Time
CST
2:10
Tokyo
JST
4:10
CST is on daylight savings (CDT), while Tokyo is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the CST to Tokyo time difference works
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of CST. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. For example, 9:00 AM CST is 11:00 PM Tokyo. 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
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
CST to Tokyo conversion chart
| Central Time (CST) | Tokyo (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
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
CST to Tokyo questions
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind CST?
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of CST. So 9:00 AM CST is 11:00 PM Tokyo, and 5:00 PM CST is 7:00 AM Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 PM CST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CST in Central Time, it is 2:00 AM Tokyo in Tokyo.
How many hours difference is there between CST and Tokyo?
There is a 14 hours difference. Tokyo (JST) runs 14 hours ahead of Central Time (CST).
Do CST and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Central Time observes daylight saving time but Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Central Time and Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis. Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto.