Japan Standard Time to US Eastern Time
Convert times between Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00) and US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5:00). US Eastern Time is 14 hours behind Japan Standard Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 13 hours.
UTC+9:00→UTC-5:00 / -4:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Standard Time | JST | UTC+9:00 | — | Japan |
| US Eastern Time | EST / EDT | UTC-5:00 | UTC-4:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (JST → EST)
| Japan Standard Time | US Eastern Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM (prev day) EST |
| 6:00 AM JST | 4:00 PM (prev day) EST |
| 9:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM (prev day) EST |
| 12:00 PM JST | 10:00 PM (prev day) EST |
| 3:00 PM JST | 1:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 PM JST | 4:00 AM EST |
| 9:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM EST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (JST → EDT)
| Japan Standard Time (summer) | US Eastern Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 11:00 AM (prev day) EDT |
| 6:00 AM JST | 5:00 PM (prev day) EDT |
| 9:00 AM JST | 8:00 PM (prev day) EDT |
| 12:00 PM JST | 11:00 PM (prev day) EDT |
| 3:00 PM JST | 2:00 AM EDT |
| 6:00 PM JST | 5:00 AM EDT |
| 9:00 PM JST | 8:00 AM EDT |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Eastern Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to EDT (UTC-4:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- The offset difference shifts between 14h (standard) and 13h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert JST to EST?
Add (-14) hours to the JST time to get EST. For example, 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST.
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 US Eastern Time ahead or behind Japan Standard Time?
US Eastern Time is 14 hours behind Japan Standard Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between JST and EST?
Due to the 14-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.
Related Timezone Conversions
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