PT to JST time converter
JST is 16 hours ahead of PT. When it is 9:00 AM in PT, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in JST.
2:16 PM in PT, Friday, October 16, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
PT to JST conversion table
Every hour of today in PT and the matching time in JST. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| PT | JST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in PT (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in JST).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because PT and JST switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +16h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between PT and JST?
JST is 16 hours ahead of PT.
What time is it in JST when it is 9 AM in PT?
When it is 9:00 AM in PT, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in JST.
When is the best time to call JST from PT?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in PT (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in JST).
Does the time difference between PT 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.