CT to JST time converter
JST is 14 hours ahead of CT. When it is 9:00 AM in CT, it is 11:00 PM in JST.
2:05 PM in CT, Friday, October 16, 2026
CT to JST conversion table
Every hour of today in CT and the matching time in JST. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| CT | JST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CT (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in JST): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because CT and JST switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +14h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +15h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +14h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between CT and JST?
JST is 14 hours ahead of CT.
What time is it in JST when it is 9 AM in CT?
When it is 9:00 AM in CT, it is 11:00 PM in JST.
When is the best time to call JST from CT?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CT (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in JST): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between CT and JST change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.