CET to JST Converter
Convert Central European Time (CET) to Japan Standard Time (JST).
Right now, Japan Standard Time (JST) is 7 hours ahead of Central European Time (CEST). (CEST is UTC+2, JST is UTC+9.)
Common CET → JST times
CET to JST conversion table
| Central European Time (CET) | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Central European Time to Japan Standard Time
Central European Time (CET) covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, while Japan Standard Time (JST) covers Tokyo, Osaka. The current offset between them is 7 hours, with JST ahead of CET. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and JST?
JST (Japan Standard Time) is currently 7 hours ahead of CET (Central European Time).
Is JST ahead of or behind CET?
JST is 7 hours ahead of CET as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM CET in JST?
9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM in JST.
Does Central European Time (CET) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central European Time switches to CEST during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on CEST.