JST to CET Converter
Convert Japan Standard Time (JST) to Central European Time (CET).
Right now, Central European Time (CEST) is 7 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST). (JST is UTC+9, CEST is UTC+2.)
Common JST → CET times
JST to CET conversion table
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Japan Standard Time to Central European Time
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers Tokyo, Osaka, while Central European Time (CET) covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid. The current offset between them is 7 hours, with CET behind JST. 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 JST and CET?
CET (Central European Time) is currently 7 hours behind JST (Japan Standard Time).
Is CET ahead of or behind JST?
CET is 7 hours behind JST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM JST in CET?
9:00 AM JST is 2:00 AM in CET.
Does Japan Standard Time (JST) observe daylight saving time?
No. Japan Standard Time stays on JST year-round, so its offset does not change with the seasons.