JST to CST Time Converter
Convert Japan Standard Time to Central Time instantly.
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Japan Standard Time
JST
5:24
Central Time
CST
3:24
JST is on standard time (JST), while CST is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the JST to CST time difference works
CST is 14 hours behind JST. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM CST. 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
JST offset
UTC+9
CST offset
UTC-6
JST to CST conversion chart
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Central Time (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
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
JST to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind JST?
CST is 14 hours behind JST. So 9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM JST is 3:00 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM JST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) JST in Japan Standard Time, it is 10:00 PM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between JST and CST?
There is a 14 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 14 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
Do JST and CST 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 JST and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Japan Standard Time and Central 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 CST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.