EST to JST Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Japan Standard Time (JST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:24
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Tokyo · Japan Standard Time
05:55:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: JST (Tokyo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
JST (Japan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while JST does not. The 13-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST 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 New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between EST and JST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour EST to JST conversion table

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

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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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 New York and Tokyo

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
Tokyo
Sunrise
04:41
Sunset
18:36
Solar noon
11:39
Daylight
13h 55m

Related converters

JST to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to JSTGMT to JSTUTC to JSTCET to JSTIST to JST
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Tokyo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and JST right now?+
JST (Japan Standard Time) is currently 13 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or JST observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. JST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and JST?+
EST and JST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 01:00 Mon in Tokyo (JST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and JST?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" 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 New York ahead of or behind Tokyo?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Tokyo (JST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now JST is 13 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and JST?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) 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 EST and JST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between EST and JST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.