EST to JST Converter
Convert Eastern Time (EST) to Japan Standard Time (JST).
Right now, Japan Standard Time (JST) is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EDT). (EDT is UTC-4, JST is UTC+9.)
Common EST → JST times
EST to JST conversion table
| Eastern Time (EST) | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Eastern Time to Japan Standard Time
Eastern Time (EST) covers New York, Miami, Toronto, while Japan Standard Time (JST) covers Tokyo, Osaka. The current offset between them is 13 hours, with JST ahead of EST. 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 EST and JST?
JST (Japan Standard Time) is currently 13 hours ahead of EST (Eastern Time).
Is JST ahead of or behind EST?
JST is 13 hours ahead of EST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM EST in JST?
9:00 AM EST is 10:00 PM in JST.
Does Eastern Time (EST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Eastern Time switches to EDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on EDT.