Tokyo to CST Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to Central Time instantly.
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Tokyo
JST
5:26
Central Time
CST
3:26
Tokyo is on standard time (JST), while CST is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the Tokyo to CST time difference works
CST is 14 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 7:00 PM CST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
14 hours
Daylight saving
CST only
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
CST offset
UTC-6
Tokyo to CST conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Tokyo to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind Tokyo?
CST is 14 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 7:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 3:00 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 10:00 PM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and CST?
There is a 14 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 14 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and CST observe daylight saving time?
Central Time observes daylight saving time but Tokyo does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Tokyo and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Tokyo and Central Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use Tokyo and CST?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.