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BST to JST Time — Convert British Summer Time to Japan Standard Time

JST is currently 8 hours ahead of BST. The gap shifts across the year: around January JST is 9 hours ahead of BST, and around July it is 8 hours ahead of BST, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

JST is currently 8 hours ahead of BST.

BST • BST (UTC+1)
3:32 PM
Thursday, Sep 10
JST • JST (UTC+9)
11:32 PM
Thursday, Sep 10

Abbreviation disambiguation

On Clockjumper, BST refers to British Summer Time (UTC+1), the UK's daylight-saving offset. The same letters are also used locally for Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6) — check the city or UTC offset to be sure which is meant.

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Full BST to JST conversion table

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

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January JST is 9 hours ahead of BST. Around July it is 8 hours ahead of BST. 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 BST right now?
JST is currently 8 hours ahead of BST.
What is the current BST to JST time difference?
Right now the gap is 8 hours — JST is 8 hours ahead of BST.
Does the BST → JST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January JST is 9 hours ahead of BST; around July it is 8 hours ahead of BST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does BST observe daylight saving time?
BST is itself the daylight-saving form. British Summer Time is in force at UTC+1 through the summer months; outside that window the same zone is on GMT (UTC+0).
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No — Japan Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 3 AM BST in JST?
3:00 AM BST is 11:00 AM JST.
What time is 8 AM BST in JST?
8:00 AM BST is 4:00 PM JST.
What time is 9 AM BST in JST?
9:00 AM BST is 5:00 PM JST.
What time is 10 AM BST in JST?
10:00 AM BST is 6:00 PM JST.
What time is 11 AM BST in JST?
11:00 AM BST is 7:00 PM JST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) BST in JST?
12:00 PM BST is 8:00 PM JST.
What time is 2 PM BST in JST?
2:00 PM BST is 10:00 PM JST.
What time is 3 PM BST in JST?
3:00 PM BST is 11:00 PM JST.
What time is 4 PM BST in JST?
4:00 PM BST is 12:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 5 PM BST in JST?
5:00 PM BST is 1:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 9 PM BST in JST?
9:00 PM BST is 5:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 10 PM BST in JST?
10:00 PM BST is 6:00 AM (next day) JST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between BST and JST?
BST and JST have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.
What time zone does BST refer to?
BST refers to British Summer Time (IANA: Europe/London).
What time zone does JST refer to?
JST refers to Japan Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Tokyo).
Is BST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "BST"?
On Clockjumper, BST refers to British Summer Time (UTC+1), the UK's daylight-saving offset. The same letters are also used locally for Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6) — check the city or UTC offset to be sure which is meant.

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