Convert Japan Standard Time to Pacific Time - Quick & Accurate
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Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones
To schedule a meeting between JST and PT:
Pro Tip: Schedule calls during the overlap window for optimal convenience for both time zones
| JST Time | PT Time | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 07:00 AM | Midnight JST |
| 01:00 AM | 08:00 AM | Late Night |
| 02:00 AM | 09:00 AM | Late Night |
| 03:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Late Night |
| 04:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Late Night |
| 05:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Late Night |
| 06:00 AM | 01:00 PM | Early Morning JST |
| 07:00 AM | 02:00 PM | Night Time |
| 08:00 AM | 03:00 PM | Night Time |
| 09:00 AM | 04:00 PM | Work Starts JST |
| 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Night Time |
| 11:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Night Time |
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles
PT (Pacific Time) is 17 hours behind JST (Japan Standard Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo (JST), it's 7:00 PM in Los Angeles (PT).
The best time to call from JST to PT is during overlapping business hours. For JST callers, schedule between 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM JST 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. Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) and Pacific Time (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)) may have different DST schedules.
JST includes cities like Tokyo. PT includes cities like Los Angeles. 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.