EST to JST Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Japan Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
1:51
Japan Standard Time
JST
2:51
EST is on daylight savings (EDT), while JST is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the EST to JST time difference works
JST is 13 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 10:00 PM JST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
13 hours
Daylight saving
EST only
EST offset
UTC-5
JST offset
UTC+9
EST to JST conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
EST to JST questions
Is JST ahead of or behind EST?
JST is 13 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 10:00 PM JST, and 5:00 PM EST is 6:00 AM JST.
What time is JST when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 1:00 AM JST in Japan Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between EST and JST?
There is a 13 hours difference. Japan Standard Time (JST) runs 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and JST observe daylight saving time?
Eastern 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 EST and JST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Eastern 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 EST and JST?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo.