JST to EST Time Converter
Convert Japan Standard Time to Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Japan Standard Time
JST
5:23
Eastern Time
EST
4:23
JST is on standard time (JST), while EST is on daylight savings (EDT) right now.
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How the JST to EST time difference works
EST is 13 hours behind JST. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 8:00 PM EST. 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
JST offset
UTC+9
EST offset
UTC-5
JST to EST conversion chart
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 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 |
Cities in each time zone
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
JST to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind JST?
EST is 13 hours behind JST. So 9:00 AM JST is 8:00 PM EST, and 5:00 PM JST is 4:00 AM EST.
What time is it in EST when it is 12:00 PM JST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) JST in Japan Standard Time, it is 11:00 PM EST in Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between JST and EST?
There is a 13 hours difference. Eastern Time (EST) runs 13 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
Do JST and EST 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 JST and EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Japan Standard Time and Eastern 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 EST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo. Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia.