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