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