JST to ET Time Converter

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

Tokyo · Japan Standard Time
06:52:06
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
New York · Eastern Time
17:52:06
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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

JST (Japan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 JST and ET meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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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.
No business-hours overlap exists between JST and ET.
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 JST to ET conversion table

JST time (Tokyo)ET time (New York)Status
00:00 Wed11:00 TueET working
01:00 Wed12:00 TueET working
02:00 Wed13:00 TueET working
03:00 Wed14:00 TueET working
04:00 Wed15:00 TueET working
05:00 Wed16:00 TueET working
06:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed20:00 TueJST working
10:00 Wed21:00 TueJST working
11:00 Wed22:00 TueJST working
12:00 Wed23:00 TueJST working
13:00 Wed00:00 WedJST working
14:00 Wed01:00 WedJST working
15:00 Wed02:00 WedJST working
16:00 Wed03:00 WedJST working
17:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed09:00 WedET working
23:00 Wed10:00 WedET 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
Eastern Time (ET)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Tokyo and New York

Tokyo
Sunrise
04:39
Sunset
18:38
Solar noon
11:39
Daylight
13h 58m
New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between JST and ET right now?+
ET (Eastern Time) is currently 13 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 ET observe daylight saving time?+
JST: does not observe daylight saving time. ET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between JST and ET?+
JST and ET 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 New York when it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Tokyo (JST), it is 23:00 Tue in New York (ET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for JST and ET?+
JST maps to "Asia/Tokyo" in the IANA database. ET maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Tokyo (JST) is ahead of or behind New York (ET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ET is 13 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 ET?+
JST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and ET is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 ET?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between JST and ET. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.