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