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
03:28:22
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Paris · Central European Time
20:28:22
Tuesday, May 5, 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?

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 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed02:00 WedJST working
10:00 Wed03:00 WedJST working
11:00 Wed04:00 WedJST working
12:00 Wed05:00 WedJST working
13:00 Wed06:00 WedJST working
14:00 Wed07:00 WedJST working
15:00 Wed08:00 WedJST working
16:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed10:00 WedCET working
18:00 Wed11:00 WedCET working
19:00 Wed12:00 WedCET working
20:00 Wed13:00 WedCET working
21:00 Wed14:00 WedCET working
22:00 Wed15:00 WedCET working
23:00 Wed16:00 WedCET 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
04:46
Sunset
18:32
Solar noon
11:39
Daylight
13h 46m
Paris
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
21:11
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
14h 46m

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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 Wed in Tokyo (JST), it is 05:00 Wed 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.