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Japan Standard Time (JST) to Central Time (CT) time
Japan Standard Time (JST) vs Central Time (CT) time difference
Central Time (CT) is 14 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST) (as of October 23, 2026: UTC+9 vs UTC−5).
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Central Time (CT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM (Fri) |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM (Fri) |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM (Fri) |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM (Fri) |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM (Fri) |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM (Fri) |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM (Fri) |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM (Fri) |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM (Fri) |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM (Sat) |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM (Sat) |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM (Sat) |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM (Sat) |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM (Sat) |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM (Sat) |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM (Sat) |
Reverse: Central Time (CT) to Japan Standard Time (JST) → · Time in Japan Standard Time (JST) · Time in Central Time (CT)
FAQ
What is the time difference between Japan Standard Time (JST) and Central Time (CT)?
As of October 23, 2026, Central Time (CT) is 14 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST) (UTC+9 vs UTC−5). Daylight saving time can change this by an hour during parts of the year; the converter above always uses the live rule.
What is 9 AM Japan Standard Time (JST) in Central Time (CT)?
9:00 AM in Japan Standard Time (JST) is 7:00 PM in Central Time (CT) (on October 23, 2026).
What is a good meeting time for Japan Standard Time (JST) and Central Time (CT)?
Use the hour table: look for rows where both columns fall between about 8 AM and 6 PM. Our meeting planner shows overlapping working hours for several cities at once.