PST to JST Time Converter
Convert Pacific Time to Japan Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Pacific Time
PST
1:25
Japan Standard Time
JST
5:25
PST is on daylight savings (PDT), while JST is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the PST to JST time difference works
JST is 16 hours ahead of PST. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM JST. 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
PST offset
UTC-8
JST offset
UTC+9
PST to JST conversion chart
| Pacific Time (PST) | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
PST to JST questions
Is JST ahead of or behind PST?
JST is 16 hours ahead of PST. So 9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM JST, and 5:00 PM PST is 9:00 AM JST.
What time is it in JST when it is 12:00 PM PST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) PST in Pacific Time, it is 4:00 AM JST in Japan Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between PST and JST?
There is a 16 hours difference. Japan Standard Time (JST) runs 16 hours ahead of Pacific Time (PST).
Do PST and JST 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 PST and JST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Pacific Time and Japan Standard Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use PST and JST?
Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland. Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo.