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Convert Sydney to Japan Standard Time instantly.
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Sydney
AEST
3:11
Japan Standard Time
JST
1:11
Sydney is on daylight savings (AEDT) right now, while JST stays at UTC+9 all year.
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How the Sydney to JST time difference works
JST is 2 hours behind Sydney. Sydney (AEST) is a city in Australia. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. For example, 9:00 AM Sydney is 7:00 AM JST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
2 hours
Daylight saving
Sydney only
Sydney offset
UTC+10
JST offset
UTC+9
Sydney to JST conversion chart
| Sydney (AEST) | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sydney (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
Sydney to JST questions
Is JST ahead of or behind Sydney?
JST is 2 hours behind Sydney. So 9:00 AM Sydney is 7:00 AM JST, and 5:00 PM Sydney is 3:00 PM JST.
What time is it in JST when it is 12:00 PM Sydney?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Sydney in Sydney, it is 10:00 AM JST in Japan Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between Sydney and JST?
There is a 2 hours difference. Japan Standard Time (JST) runs 2 hours behind Sydney (AEST).
Do Sydney and JST observe daylight saving time?
Sydney 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 Sydney and JST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sydney (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Sydney and Japan Standard Time.
Which cities use Sydney and JST?
Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time. Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo.