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EDT to JST Time — Convert Eastern Daylight Time (US) to Japan Standard Time

JST is currently 13 hours ahead of EDT. The gap shifts across the year: around January JST is 14 hours ahead of EDT, and around July it is 13 hours ahead of EDT, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

JST is currently 13 hours ahead of EDT.

EDT • EDT (UTC-4)
10:32 AM
Thursday, Sep 10
JST • JST (UTC+9)
11:32 PM
Thursday, Sep 10

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Full EDT to JST conversion table

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

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January JST is 14 hours ahead of EDT. Around July it is 13 hours ahead of EDT. 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 EDT right now?
JST is currently 13 hours ahead of EDT.
What is the current EDT to JST time difference?
Right now the gap is 13 hours — JST is 13 hours ahead of EDT.
Does the EDT → JST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January JST is 14 hours ahead of EDT; around July it is 13 hours ahead of EDT. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
EDT is itself the daylight-saving form. Eastern Daylight Time (US) is in force at UTC-4 through the summer months; outside that window the same zone is on EST (UTC-5).
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No — Japan Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 3 AM EDT in JST?
3:00 AM EDT is 4:00 PM JST.
What time is 8 AM EDT in JST?
8:00 AM EDT is 9:00 PM JST.
What time is 9 AM EDT in JST?
9:00 AM EDT is 10:00 PM JST.
What time is 10 AM EDT in JST?
10:00 AM EDT is 11:00 PM JST.
What time is 11 AM EDT in JST?
11:00 AM EDT is 12:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) EDT in JST?
12:00 PM EDT is 1:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 2 PM EDT in JST?
2:00 PM EDT is 3:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 3 PM EDT in JST?
3:00 PM EDT is 4:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 4 PM EDT in JST?
4:00 PM EDT is 5:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 5 PM EDT in JST?
5:00 PM EDT is 6:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 9 PM EDT in JST?
9:00 PM EDT is 10:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 10 PM EDT in JST?
10:00 PM EDT is 11:00 AM (next day) JST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between EDT and JST?
EDT 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 EDT refer to?
EDT refers to Eastern Daylight Time (US) (IANA: America/New_York).
What time zone does JST refer to?
JST refers to Japan Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Tokyo).

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