ET to JST Time Converter

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

New York · Eastern Time
03:12:58
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Tokyo · Japan Standard Time
16:12:58
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

Convert a specific time

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

ET (Eastern 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: ET observes DST while JST does not. The 13-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when ET starts or ends DST.

When can ET 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 (ET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between ET 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 ET to JST conversion table

ET time (New York)JST time (Tokyo)Status
00:00 Tue13:00 TueJST working
01:00 Tue14:00 TueJST working
02:00 Tue15:00 TueJST working
03:00 Tue16:00 TueJST working
04:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue22:00 TueET working
10:00 Tue23:00 TueET working
11:00 Tue00:00 WedET working
12:00 Tue01:00 WedET working
13:00 Tue02:00 WedET working
14:00 Tue03:00 WedET working
15:00 Tue04:00 WedET working
16:00 Tue05:00 WedET working
17:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue09:00 WedJST working
21:00 Tue10:00 WedJST working
22:00 Tue11:00 WedJST working
23:00 Tue12:00 WedJST 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 Time (ET)
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
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m
Tokyo
Sunrise
04:40
Sunset
18:37
Solar noon
11:39
Daylight
13h 56m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Tokyo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ET and JST right now?+
JST (Japan Standard Time) is currently 13 hours ahead ET (Eastern Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ET or JST observe daylight saving time?+
ET: observes daylight saving time. JST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ET and JST?+
ET 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 Tue in New York (ET), it is 01:00 Wed in Tokyo (JST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ET and JST?+
ET 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 (ET) is ahead of or behind Tokyo (JST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now JST is 13 hours ahead ET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ET and JST?+
ET 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 ET and JST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between ET and JST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.