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Japan Standard Time (JST) to Eastern Time (ET) time
Japan Standard Time (JST) vs Eastern Time (ET) time difference
Eastern Time (ET) is 13 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST) (as of October 23, 2026: UTC+9 vs UTC−4).
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Eastern Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM (Fri) |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM (Fri) |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM (Fri) |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM (Fri) |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM (Fri) |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM (Fri) |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM (Fri) |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM (Fri) |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM (Sat) |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM (Sat) |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM (Sat) |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM (Sat) |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM (Sat) |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM (Sat) |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM (Sat) |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM (Sat) |
Reverse: Eastern Time (ET) to Japan Standard Time (JST) → · Time in Japan Standard Time (JST) · Time in Eastern Time (ET)
FAQ
What is the time difference between Japan Standard Time (JST) and Eastern Time (ET)?
As of October 23, 2026, Eastern Time (ET) is 13 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST) (UTC+9 vs UTC−4). 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 Eastern Time (ET)?
9:00 AM in Japan Standard Time (JST) is 8:00 PM in Eastern Time (ET) (on October 23, 2026).
What is a good meeting time for Japan Standard Time (JST) and Eastern Time (ET)?
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.