CST to JST Converter
Convert Central Time (CST) to Japan Standard Time (JST).
Right now, Japan Standard Time (JST) is 14 hours ahead of Central Time (CDT). (CDT is UTC-5, JST is UTC+9.)
Common CST → JST times
CST to JST conversion table
| Central Time (CST) | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Central Time to Japan Standard Time
Central Time (CST) covers Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City, while Japan Standard Time (JST) covers Tokyo, Osaka. The current offset between them is 14 hours, with JST ahead of CST. 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 CST and JST?
JST (Japan Standard Time) is currently 14 hours ahead of CST (Central Time).
Is JST ahead of or behind CST?
JST is 14 hours ahead of CST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM CST in JST?
9:00 AM CST is 11:00 PM in JST.
Does Central Time (CST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central Time switches to CDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on CDT.