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Convert Japan Standard Time to Central European Time instantly.
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Japan Standard Time
JST
8:29
Central European Time
CET
12:29
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How the JST to CET time difference works
CET is 8 hours behind JST. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 1:00 AM CET. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
CET only
JST offset
UTC+9
CET offset
UTC+1
JST to CET conversion chart
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
JST to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind JST?
CET is 8 hours behind JST. So 9:00 AM JST is 1:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM JST is 9:00 AM CET.
What time is it in CET when it is 12:00 PM JST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) JST in Japan Standard Time, it is 4:00 AM CET in Central European Time.
How many hours difference is there between JST and CET?
There is a 8 hours difference. Central European Time (CET) runs 8 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
Do JST and CET 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 JST and CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Japan Standard Time and Central European Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use JST and CET?
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo. Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw.