JST to PST Converter
Convert Japan Standard Time (JST) to Pacific Time (PST).
Right now, Pacific Time (PDT) is 16 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST). (JST is UTC+9, PDT is UTC-7.)
Common JST → PST times
JST to PST conversion table
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Pacific Time (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Japan Standard Time to Pacific Time
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers Tokyo, Osaka, while Pacific Time (PST) covers Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver. The current offset between them is 16 hours, with PST 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 PST?
PST (Pacific Time) is currently 16 hours behind JST (Japan Standard Time).
Is PST ahead of or behind JST?
PST is 16 hours behind JST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM JST in PST?
9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM (prev. day) in PST.
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.