JST to CET Time Converter

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

Tokyo · Japan Standard Time
05:55:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Paris · Central European Time
22:55:28
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

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

JST (Japan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 JST and CET meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Tokyo (JST). 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: 16:00–16:00 JST (09:00–09:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour JST to CET conversion table

JST time (Tokyo)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon02:00 MonJST working
10:00 Mon03:00 MonJST working
11:00 Mon04:00 MonJST working
12:00 Mon05:00 MonJST working
13:00 Mon06:00 MonJST working
14:00 Mon07:00 MonJST working
15:00 Mon08:00 MonJST working
16:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon10:00 MonCET working
18:00 Mon11:00 MonCET working
19:00 Mon12:00 MonCET working
20:00 Mon13:00 MonCET working
21:00 Mon14:00 MonCET working
22:00 Mon15:00 MonCET working
23:00 Mon16:00 MonCET 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

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

Sun today in Tokyo and Paris

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between JST and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 7 hours behind JST (Japan Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does JST or CET observe daylight saving time?+
JST: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between JST and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 JST (09:00–09:00 CET), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Tokyo (JST), it is 05:00 Mon in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for JST and CET?+
JST maps to "Asia/Tokyo" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Tokyo (JST) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 7 hours behind JST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for JST and CET?+
JST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 JST and CET?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 JST.