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JST to PST Time — Convert Japan Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time (US)

PST is currently 16 hours behind JST. The gap shifts across the year: around January PST is 17 hours behind JST, and around July it is 16 hours behind JST, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

PST is currently 16 hours behind JST.

JST • JST (UTC+9)
11:32 PM
Thursday, Sep 10
PST • PDT (UTC-7)
7:32 AM
Thursday, Sep 10

Abbreviation disambiguation

On Clockjumper, PST refers to Pacific Standard Time in the United States (UTC−8). The US West Coast observes PST in winter and switches to PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.

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Full JST to PST conversion table

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

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January PST is 17 hours behind JST. Around July it is 16 hours behind JST. 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 PST ahead of or behind JST right now?
PST is currently 16 hours behind JST.
What is the current JST to PST time difference?
Right now the gap is 16 hours — PST is 16 hours behind JST.
Does the JST → PST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January PST is 17 hours behind JST; around July it is 16 hours behind JST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No — Japan Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
PST is itself the standard-time form. Pacific Standard Time (US) is in force at UTC-8 through the winter months; outside that window the same zone is on PDT (UTC-7).
What time is 3 AM JST in PST?
3:00 AM JST is 11:00 AM (previous day) PST.
What time is 8 AM JST in PST?
8:00 AM JST is 4:00 PM (previous day) PST.
What time is 9 AM JST in PST?
9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM (previous day) PST.
What time is 10 AM JST in PST?
10:00 AM JST is 6:00 PM (previous day) PST.
What time is 11 AM JST in PST?
11:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM (previous day) PST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) JST in PST?
12:00 PM JST is 8:00 PM (previous day) PST.
What time is 2 PM JST in PST?
2:00 PM JST is 10:00 PM (previous day) PST.
What time is 3 PM JST in PST?
3:00 PM JST is 11:00 PM (previous day) PST.
What time is 4 PM JST in PST?
4:00 PM JST is 12:00 AM PST.
What time is 5 PM JST in PST?
5:00 PM JST is 1:00 AM PST.
What time is 9 PM JST in PST?
9:00 PM JST is 5:00 AM PST.
What time is 10 PM JST in PST?
10:00 PM JST is 6:00 AM PST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between JST and PST?
JST and PST 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 JST refer to?
JST refers to Japan Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Tokyo).
What time zone does PST refer to?
PST refers to Pacific Standard Time (US) (IANA: America/Los_Angeles).
Is PST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "PST"?
On Clockjumper, PST refers to Pacific Standard Time in the United States (UTC−8). The US West Coast observes PST in winter and switches to PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.

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