CET to JST Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Japan Standard Time (JST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

Paris · Central European Time
22:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Tokyo · Japan Standard Time
05:55:27
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: JST (Tokyo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
JST (Japan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while JST does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and JST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 CET (16:00–16:00 JST).

Hour-by-hour CET to JST conversion table

CET time (Paris)JST time (Tokyo)Status
00:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun09:00 SunJST working
03:00 Sun10:00 SunJST working
04:00 Sun11:00 SunJST working
05:00 Sun12:00 SunJST working
06:00 Sun13:00 SunJST working
07:00 Sun14:00 SunJST working
08:00 Sun15:00 SunJST working
09:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun17:00 SunCET working
11:00 Sun18:00 SunCET working
12:00 Sun19:00 SunCET working
13:00 Sun20:00 SunCET working
14:00 Sun21:00 SunCET working
15:00 Sun22:00 SunCET working
16:00 Sun23:00 SunCET working
17:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Japan Standard Time (JST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Tokyo
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
TokyoOsakaKyotoYokohama

Sun today in Paris and Tokyo

Paris
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m
Tokyo
Sunrise
04:41
Sunset
18:36
Solar noon
11:39
Daylight
13h 55m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Tokyo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and JST right now?+
JST (Japan Standard Time) is currently 7 hours ahead CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or JST observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. JST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and JST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 CET (16:00–16:00 JST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Paris (CET), it is 19:00 Sun in Tokyo (JST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and JST?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. JST maps to "Asia/Tokyo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Tokyo?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Tokyo (JST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now JST is 7 hours ahead CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and JST?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and JST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and JST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 CET.