Japan Standard Time
IANA: Asia/Tokyo • Precision atomic sync
JST TO WORLD TIME CONVERSION MATRIX
When it is current time in JST (08:05), here is the exact equivalent moment across other major global zones:
| Target Time Zone | Standard Offset | Equivalent Current Time | Date Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | GMT+0 | 23:05 | Tue, Sep 8 |
| EST | GMT-4 | 19:05 | Tue, Sep 8 |
| CST | GMT-5 | 18:05 | Tue, Sep 8 |
| PST | GMT-7 | 16:05 | Tue, Sep 8 |
| GMT/BST | GMT+1 | 00:05 | Wed, Sep 9 |
| CET | GMT+2 | 01:05 | Wed, Sep 9 |
| IST | GMT+5:30 | 04:35 | Wed, Sep 9 |
| BRT | GMT-3 | 20:05 | Tue, Sep 8 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
METROPOLITAN HUBS & COUNTRIES
Major Cities Using JST:
Countries & Sovereign Territories:
Financial & Business Impact
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is the primary anchor of the Asian trading day, opening at 00:00 UTC (9:00 AM local).
Esports & Server Synchronization
The birthplace of competitive esports (League of Legends LCK in Seoul) and iconic gaming publishers (Nintendo, Sony PlayStation, Capcom, Bandai Namco in Tokyo).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT JST
Is Tokyo the same time as Seoul?
Yes. Japan (JST) and South Korea (KST) share the exact same UTC+9 time zone with zero time difference.
Does Japan have Daylight Saving Time?
No. Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. JST (UTC+9) remains constant year-round.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
Tokyo (UTC+9) is 14 hours ahead of New York during Daylight Saving Time (EDT, UTC-4), and 13 hours ahead during Standard Time (EST, UTC-5).