JST to San Francisco Time Converter
Convert Japan Standard Time to San Francisco instantly.
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Japan Standard Time
JST
5:31
San Francisco
PST
1:31
JST is on standard time (JST), while San Francisco is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the JST to San Francisco time difference works
San Francisco is 16 hours behind JST. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. San Francisco (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM San Francisco. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
16 hours
Daylight saving
San Francisco only
JST offset
UTC+9
San Francisco offset
UTC-8
JST to San Francisco conversion chart
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | San Francisco (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
San Francisco (PST)
Santa BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfieldSanta Ana
JST to San Francisco questions
Is San Francisco ahead of or behind JST?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind JST. So 9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM San Francisco, and 5:00 PM JST is 1:00 AM San Francisco.
What time is it in San Francisco when it is 12:00 PM JST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) JST in Japan Standard Time, it is 8:00 PM San Francisco in San Francisco.
How many hours difference is there between JST and San Francisco?
There is a 16 hours difference. San Francisco (PST) runs 16 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
Do JST and San Francisco observe daylight saving time?
San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Japan Standard Time and San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo. San Francisco (PST) covers cities such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Santa Ana.