JST to EST time difference
EST is 14 hours behind JST in standard time, and 13 hours behind JST when daylight saving time is in effect. Because the US, Europe and Australia switch on different dates, the gap can briefly differ — the converter always uses the exact date.
Common JST to EST times (standard time)
| Japan Standard Time | Eastern Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM the previous day EST |
| 3:00 AM JST | 1:00 PM the previous day EST |
| 6:00 AM JST | 4:00 PM the previous day EST |
| 8:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM the previous day EST |
| 9:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM the previous day EST |
| 12:00 PM JST | 10:00 PM the previous day EST |
| 3:00 PM JST | 1:00 AM EST |
| 5:00 PM JST | 3:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 PM JST | 4:00 AM EST |
| 9:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM EST |
About JST and EST
Japan Standard Time (JST) is UTC+9 all year. Eastern Time (EST) is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Scheduling a meeting? The best overlap is usually afternoon in JST, which is morning in EST. Use the 24-hour table in the converter to find a slot that works for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between JST and EST?
EST is 14 hours behind JST in standard time, and 13 hours behind JST when daylight saving time is in effect. Because the US, Europe and Australia switch on different dates, the gap can briefly differ — the converter always uses the exact date.
Does this handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The converter uses your browser’s up-to-date time zone database, so JST/EST daylight saving changes are applied automatically for the date you pick.
How do I convert JST to EST manually?
Subtract 14 hours to the JST time (in standard time). For example, 9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM the previous day EST.