JST – Japan Standard Time

UTC+9 • No DST • 1 IANA zone

Time Zone Details

Abbreviation
JST
Full Name
Japan Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+9
Daylight Saving
No

IANA Zones: Asia/Tokyo

Cities in JST (3)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does JST stand for?

JST stands for Japan Standard Time. It is UTC+9 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the current time in JST?

The live clock on this page shows the real-time current JST time. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for JST?

JST (Japan Standard Time) has an offset of UTC+9 from UTC.

Does JST observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What countries use JST?

Cities in the JST time zone include Tokyo, Japan; Osaka, Japan; Nagoya, Japan.

How do I convert JST to my local time?

Use BuddyClock's time converter tools to convert JST to any other time zone. You can also click on the cities listed below to see their local times.

What IANA time zones correspond to JST?

The IANA time zones for JST include: Asia/Tokyo.

What is the difference between JST and UTC?

JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC.

How many major cities are in the JST zone?

BuddyClock lists 3 major cities in the JST time zone.