JST to PST Time Converter
Convert Japan Standard Time to Pacific Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Japan Standard Time
JST
5:25
Pacific Time
PST
1:25
JST is on standard time (JST), while PST is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the JST to PST time difference works
PST is 16 hours behind JST. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM PST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
16 hours
Daylight saving
PST only
JST offset
UTC+9
PST offset
UTC-8
JST to PST conversion chart
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Pacific Time (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
JST to PST questions
Is PST ahead of or behind JST?
PST is 16 hours behind JST. So 9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM PST, and 5:00 PM JST is 1:00 AM PST.
What time is it in PST when it is 12:00 PM JST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) JST in Japan Standard Time, it is 8:00 PM PST in Pacific Time.
How many hours difference is there between JST and PST?
There is a 16 hours difference. Pacific Time (PST) runs 16 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
Do JST and PST observe daylight saving time?
Pacific 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 PST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Japan Standard Time and Pacific 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 PST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo. Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland.