JST to EST time difference
EST is 13 hours behind JST right now. The difference changes between 14 hours and 13 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
Quick examples: 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 PM EST · 12:00 PM JST = 11:00 PM EST · 5:00 PM JST = 4:00 AM EST
JST to EST conversion table
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 11:00 AM EST (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM JST | 12:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM JST | 1:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM JST | 2:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM JST | 3:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM JST | 4:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM JST | 5:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM JST | 8:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM JST | 9:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM JST | 10:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM JST | 11:00 PM EST (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM JST | 12:00 AM EST |
| 2:00 PM JST | 1:00 AM EST |
| 3:00 PM JST | 2:00 AM EST |
| 4:00 PM JST | 3:00 AM EST |
| 5:00 PM JST | 4:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 PM JST | 5:00 AM EST |
| 7:00 PM JST | 6:00 AM EST |
| 8:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM EST |
| 9:00 PM JST | 8:00 AM EST |
| 10:00 PM JST | 9:00 AM EST |
| 11:00 PM JST | 10:00 AM EST |
How to convert JST to EST
- Pick a date and time in Japan Standard Time.
- The matching Eastern Time time appears instantly on the right.
- Use the ⇄ button to convert EST to JST instead.
About Japan Standard Time and Eastern Time
Japan Standard Time (JST) is used in Tokyo, Osaka and all of Japan. Eastern Time (EST) is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between JST and EST?
EST is 13 hours behind JST right now. The difference changes between 14 hours and 13 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
How do I convert JST to EST?
Subtract 13 hours to the JST time. For example, 12:00 PM JST is 11:00 PM EST.
Where is JST used?
Japan Standard Time is used in Tokyo, Osaka and all of Japan.
Where is EST used?
Eastern Time is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto.
Does this converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The converter uses the official time zone database, so it automatically applies daylight saving time for the date you pick.