JST to Chicago Time Converter
Convert Japan Standard Time to Chicago instantly.
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Japan Standard Time
JST
5:26
Chicago
CST
3:26
JST is on standard time (JST), while Chicago is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the JST to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 14 hours behind JST. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM Chicago. 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
JST offset
UTC+9
Chicago offset
UTC-6
JST to Chicago conversion chart
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
JST to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind JST?
Chicago is 14 hours behind JST. So 9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM Chicago, and 5:00 PM JST is 3:00 AM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM JST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) JST in Japan Standard Time, it is 10:00 PM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between JST and Chicago?
There is a 14 hours difference. Chicago (CST) runs 14 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
Do JST and Chicago 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 JST and Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Japan Standard Time and Chicago 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 Chicago?
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo. Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska).