JST to PONT Time Converter

Convert Japan Standard Time (JST) to Pohnpei Time (PONT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours ahead.

Tokyo · Japan Standard Time
22:54:30
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Palikir · Pohnpei Time
00:54:30
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00

Convert a specific time

From: JST (Tokyo)
To: PONT (Palikir)
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Daylight Saving status right now

JST (Japan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
PONT (Pohnpei Time)
Observes DST
No

When can JST and PONT meet?

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PONT
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.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 JST (11:00–16:00 PONT).

Hour-by-hour JST to PONT conversion table

JST time (Tokyo)PONT time (Palikir)Status
00:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed09:00 WedPONT working
08:00 Wed10:00 WedPONT working
09:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed17:00 WedJST working
16:00 Wed18:00 WedJST working
17:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

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
Pohnpei Time (PONT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Pohnpei
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Palikir

Sun today in Tokyo and Palikir

Tokyo
Sunrise
04:39
Sunset
18:38
Solar noon
11:39
Daylight
13h 58m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between JST and PONT right now?+
PONT (Pohnpei Time) is currently 2 hours ahead 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 PONT observe daylight saving time?+
JST: does not observe daylight saving time. PONT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between JST and PONT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 JST (11:00–16:00 PONT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Palikir when it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Tokyo (JST), it is 14:00 Wed in Palikir (PONT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for JST and PONT?+
JST maps to "Asia/Tokyo" in the IANA database. PONT maps to "Pacific/Pohnpei". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Palikir?+
Whether Tokyo (JST) is ahead of or behind Palikir (PONT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PONT is 2 hours ahead JST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for JST and PONT?+
JST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and PONT is UTC+11:00 (GMT+11). 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 PONT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 JST.