GMT to JST Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time to Japan Standard Time - Quick & Accurate

London (GMT)
Tokyo (JST)
JST is 9 hours ahead of GMT

Quick Time Conversion

London
Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST)
Tokyo
Japan Standard Time
UTC+9

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GMT (London)
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JST (Tokyo)
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Business Hours (9AM-5PM)
Evening (5PM-9PM)
Night (9PM-6AM)

Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones

Best Time for Meeting/Call

To schedule a meeting between GMT and JST:

Best Window (GMT)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Which is (JST)
18:00 AM - 21:00 PM
Both parties in business hours
Optimal overlap window
Ideal for international teams

Pro Tip: Schedule calls during the overlap window for optimal convenience for both time zones

Complete GMT to JST Conversion Table

GMT TimeJST TimeContext
12:00 AM09:00 AM
Midnight GMT
01:00 AM10:00 AM
Late Night
02:00 AM11:00 AM
Late Night
03:00 AM12:00 PM
Late Night
04:00 AM01:00 PM
Late Night
05:00 AM02:00 PM
Late Night
06:00 AM03:00 PM
Early Morning GMT
07:00 AM04:00 PM
Night Time
08:00 AM05:00 PM
Night Time
09:00 AM06:00 PM
Work Starts GMT
10:00 AM07:00 PM
Night Time
11:00 AM08:00 PM
Night Time

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

UTC+0
UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST)
Representative City:

London

IANA Identifier:

Europe/London

Japan Standard Time (JST)

UTC+9
UTC+9
Representative City:

Tokyo

IANA Identifier:

Asia/Tokyo

Quick Reference

Time Difference: JST is 9 hours ahead of GMT
Note: Time difference may vary during daylight saving transitions
UTC Offsets: GMT = UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST), JST = UTC+9
2025 DST (North America): Starts March 9 at 2:00 AM, Ends November 2 at 2:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

JST (Japan Standard Time) is 9 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in London (GMT), it's 9:00 PM in Tokyo (JST).

The best time to call from GMT to JST is during overlapping business hours. For GMT callers, schedule between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT to ensure both parties are within standard business hours.

The time difference may change during daylight saving transitions if one region observes DST while the other doesn't. Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST)) and Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) may have different DST schedules.

GMT includes cities like London. JST includes cities like Tokyo. Both time zones cover important business and cultural centers.

In 2025, DST in North America starts on March 9 at 2:00 AM and ends on November 2 at 2:00 AM. Other regions may have different DST schedules or not observe DST at all.