JST to United States time converter

United States is 13 hours behind JST. When it is 9:00 AM in JST, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in United States.

JST UTC+9

Sunday, October 18, 2026

United States EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

JST
Japan Standard Time
Sun, Oct 18
UTC+9
United States
Washington, D.C.
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

JST to United States conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in JST (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in United States): 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 United States switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -13h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between JST and United States?

United States is 13 hours behind JST.

What time is it in United States when it is 9 AM in JST?

When it is 9:00 AM in JST, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in United States.

When is the best time to call United States from JST?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in JST (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in United States): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between JST and United States change?

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