JST to CT time converter

CT is 14 hours behind JST. When it is 9:00 AM in JST, it is 7:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in CT.

JST UTC+9

Saturday, October 17, 2026

CT CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

JST
Japan Standard Time
Sat, Oct 17
UTC+9
CT
Central Time
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

JST to CT conversion table

Every hour of today in JST and the matching time in CT. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

JSTCT
12:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM12:00 AM
3:00 PM1:00 AM
4:00 PM2:00 AM
5:00 PM3:00 AM
6:00 PM4:00 AM
7:00 PM5:00 AM
8:00 PM6:00 AM
9:00 PM7:00 AM
10:00 PM8:00 AM
11:00 PM9:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in JST (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CT): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because JST and CT switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -14h

More conversions

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between JST and CT?

CT is 14 hours behind JST.

What time is it in CT when it is 9 AM in JST?

When it is 9:00 AM in JST, it is 7:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in CT.

When is the best time to call CT from JST?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in JST (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in CT): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between JST and CT change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.