PONT to JST Time Converter

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

Palikir · Pohnpei Time
01:36:32
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+11 · UTC+11:00
Tokyo · Japan Standard Time
23:36:32
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can PONT and JST meet?

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PONT
JST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Palikir (PONT). 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: 11:00–16:00 PONT (09:00–14:00 JST).

Hour-by-hour PONT to JST conversion table

PONT time (Palikir)JST time (Tokyo)Status
00:00 Thu22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu07:00 ThuPONT working
10:00 Thu08:00 ThuPONT working
11:00 Thu09:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
17:00 Thu15:00 ThuJST working
18:00 Thu16:00 ThuJST working
19:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu21:00 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

Pohnpei Time (PONT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Pohnpei
Current UTC offset
UTC+11:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+11
Major cities in this zone
Palikir
Japan Standard Time (JST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Tokyo
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
TokyoOsakaKyotoYokohama

Sun today in Palikir and Tokyo

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

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PONT and JST right now?+
JST (Japan Standard Time) is currently 2 hours behind PONT (Pohnpei Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PONT or JST observe daylight saving time?+
PONT: does not observe daylight saving time. JST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PONT and JST?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 PONT (09:00–14:00 JST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 noon in Palikir?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Palikir (PONT), it is 10:00 Thu in Tokyo (JST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PONT and JST?+
PONT maps to "Pacific/Pohnpei" in the IANA database. JST maps to "Asia/Tokyo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Palikir ahead of or behind Tokyo?+
Whether Palikir (PONT) is ahead of or behind Tokyo (JST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now JST is 2 hours behind PONT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PONT and JST?+
PONT is UTC+11:00 (GMT+11) and JST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9). 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 PONT and JST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 PONT.