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

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

JST is currently 16 hours ahead of PST.

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

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

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. Around July it is 16 hours ahead of PST. 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 PST right now?
JST is currently 16 hours ahead of PST.
What is the current PST to JST time difference?
Right now the gap is 16 hours — JST is 16 hours ahead of PST.
Does the PST → JST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January JST is 17 hours ahead of PST; around July it is 16 hours ahead of PST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
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).
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No — Japan Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 3 AM PST in JST?
3:00 AM PST is 7:00 PM JST.
What time is 8 AM PST in JST?
8:00 AM PST is 12:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 9 AM PST in JST?
9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 10 AM PST in JST?
10:00 AM PST is 2:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 11 AM PST in JST?
11:00 AM PST is 3:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) PST in JST?
12:00 PM PST is 4:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 2 PM PST in JST?
2:00 PM PST is 6:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 3 PM PST in JST?
3:00 PM PST is 7:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 4 PM PST in JST?
4:00 PM PST is 8:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 5 PM PST in JST?
5:00 PM PST is 9:00 AM (next day) JST.
What time is 9 PM PST in JST?
9:00 PM PST is 1:00 PM (next day) JST.
What time is 10 PM PST in JST?
10:00 PM PST is 2:00 PM (next day) JST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between PST and JST?
PST 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 PST refer to?
PST refers to Pacific Standard Time (US) (IANA: America/Los_Angeles).
What time zone does JST refer to?
JST refers to Japan Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Tokyo).
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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