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Japan Standard Time to Central European Time

Convert times between Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00) and Central European Time (CET, UTC+1:00). Central European Time is 8 hours behind Japan Standard Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 7 hours.

UTC+9:00UTC+1:00 / +2:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
Japan Standard TimeJSTUTC+9:00Japan
Central European TimeCET / CESTUTC+1:00UTC+2:00France / Germany

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (JSTCET)

Japan Standard TimeCentral European Time
12:00 AM JST4:00 PM (prev day) CET
6:00 AM JST10:00 PM (prev day) CET
9:00 AM JST1:00 AM CET
12:00 PM JST4:00 AM CET
3:00 PM JST7:00 AM CET
6:00 PM JST10:00 AM CET
9:00 PM JST1:00 PM CET

Summer (DST) Conversion (JSTCEST)

Japan Standard Time (summer)Central European Time (summer)
12:00 AM JST5:00 PM (prev day) CEST
6:00 AM JST11:00 PM (prev day) CEST
9:00 AM JST2:00 AM CEST
12:00 PM JST5:00 AM CEST
3:00 PM JST8:00 AM CEST
6:00 PM JST11:00 AM CEST
9:00 PM JST2:00 PM CEST

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes

  • Central European Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CEST (UTC+2:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
  • The offset difference shifts between 8h (standard) and 7h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert JST to CET?
Add (-8) hours to the JST time to get CET. For example, 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
What is the current UTC offset for Japan Standard Time?
Japan Standard Time is always UTC+9:00 (JST) — it does not observe DST.
Is Central European Time ahead or behind Japan Standard Time?
Central European Time is 8 hours behind Japan Standard Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between JST and CET?
Due to the 8-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.

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