JST to Seattle Time Converter
Convert Japan Standard Time to Seattle instantly.
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Japan Standard Time
JST
5:25
Seattle
PST
1:25
JST is on standard time (JST), while Seattle is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the JST to Seattle time difference works
Seattle is 16 hours behind JST. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. Seattle (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM Seattle. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
16 hours
Daylight saving
Seattle only
JST offset
UTC+9
Seattle offset
UTC-8
JST to Seattle conversion chart
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Seattle (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
Seattle (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
JST to Seattle questions
Is Seattle ahead of or behind JST?
Seattle is 16 hours behind JST. So 9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM Seattle, and 5:00 PM JST is 1:00 AM Seattle.
What time is it in Seattle when it is 12:00 PM JST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) JST in Japan Standard Time, it is 8:00 PM Seattle in Seattle.
How many hours difference is there between JST and Seattle?
There is a 16 hours difference. Seattle (PST) runs 16 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
Do JST and Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Seattle 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 Seattle?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Japan Standard Time and Seattle 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 Seattle?
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo. Seattle (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.