US Eastern Time to Japan Standard Time
Convert times between US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5:00) and Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9:00). Japan Standard Time is 14 hours ahead of US Eastern Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 13 hours.
UTC-5:00 / -4:00→UTC+9:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Eastern Time | EST / EDT | UTC-5:00 | UTC-4:00 | United States |
| Japan Standard Time | JST | UTC+9:00 | — | Japan |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (EST → JST)
| US Eastern Time | Japan Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM JST |
| 6:00 AM EST | 8:00 PM JST |
| 9:00 AM EST | 11:00 PM JST |
| 12:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM (next day) JST |
| 3:00 PM EST | 5:00 AM (next day) JST |
| 6:00 PM EST | 8:00 AM (next day) JST |
| 9:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM (next day) JST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (EDT → JST)
| US Eastern Time (summer) | Japan Standard Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EDT | 1:00 PM JST |
| 6:00 AM EDT | 7:00 PM JST |
| 9:00 AM EDT | 10:00 PM JST |
| 12:00 PM EDT | 1:00 AM (next day) JST |
| 3:00 PM EDT | 4:00 AM (next day) JST |
| 6:00 PM EDT | 7:00 AM (next day) JST |
| 9:00 PM EDT | 10:00 AM (next day) JST |
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 EST to JST?
Add 14 hours to the EST time to get JST. For example, 9:00 AM EST = 11:00 PM JST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Eastern Time?
US Eastern Time is UTC-5:00 during standard time (EST) and UTC-4:00 during summer daylight saving time (EDT).
Is Japan Standard Time ahead or behind US Eastern Time?
Japan Standard Time is 14 hours ahead of US Eastern Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between EST and JST?
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
US Eastern Time → US Central TimeEST / CSTUS Eastern Time → US Mountain TimeEST / MSTUS Eastern Time → US Pacific TimeEST / PSTUS Eastern Time → US Alaska TimeEST / AKSTUS Eastern Time → Hawaii TimeEST / HSTUS Eastern Time → Canada Atlantic TimeEST / ASTUS Eastern Time → China Standard TimeEST / CSTUS Eastern Time → Hong Kong TimeEST / HKT
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