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CET to JST Time — Convert Central European Time to Japan Standard Time

JST is currently 7 hours ahead of CET. The gap shifts across the year: around January it is 8 hours ahead of CET, and around July it is 7 hours ahead of CET, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

JST is currently 7 hours ahead of CET.

CET • CEST (UTC+2)
7:16 PM
Wednesday, Jul 8
JST • GMT+9 (UTC+9)
2:16 AM
Thursday, Jul 9

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Full CET to JST conversion table

CETJST
12:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 AM11:00 AM
5:00 AM12:00 PM
6:00 AM1:00 PM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
2:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
4:00 PM11:00 PM
5:00 PM12:00 AM(next day)
6:00 PM1:00 AM(next day)
7:00 PM2:00 AM(next day)
8:00 PM3:00 AM(next day)
9:00 PM4:00 AM(next day)
10:00 PM5:00 AM(next day)
11:00 PM6:00 AM(next day)

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January the CET → JST offset is 8 hours ahead of CET. Around July it is 7 hours ahead of CET. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is JST ahead of or behind CET right now?
JST is currently 7 hours ahead of CET.
What is the current CET to JST time difference?
Right now the gap is 7 hours ahead — JST is 7 hours ahead of CET.
Does the CET → JST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January the offset is 8 hours ahead of CET; around July it is 7 hours ahead of CET. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Central European Time observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour(s) between winter and summer.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No — Japan Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 9 AM CET in JST?
9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM JST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) CET in JST?
12:00 PM CET is 7:00 PM JST.
What time is 5 PM CET in JST?
5:00 PM CET is 12:00 AM (next day) JST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between CET and JST?
The working-hours overlap (09:00–17:00 in both zones) runs roughly 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CET (≈ 1 hours). Mid-morning CET is usually the safest window for a live call.
What time zone does CET refer to?
CET refers to Central European Time (IANA: Europe/Paris).
What time zone does JST refer to?
JST refers to Japan Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Tokyo).

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