UTC to JST Time Converter

Convert Coordinated Universal Time to Japan Standard Time - Quick & Accurate

UTC (UTC)
Tokyo (JST)
JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC

Quick Time Conversion

UTC
Coordinated Universal Time
UTC+0
Tokyo
Japan Standard Time
UTC+9

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24-Hour Visual Comparison

UTC (UTC)
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JST (Tokyo)
9am JST
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Business Hours (9AM-5PM)
Evening (5PM-9PM)
Night (9PM-6AM)

Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones

Best Time for Meeting/Call

To schedule a meeting between UTC and JST:

Best Window (UTC)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Which is (JST)
18:00 AM - 21:00 PM
Both parties in business hours
Optimal overlap window
Ideal for international teams

Pro Tip: Schedule calls during the overlap window for optimal convenience for both time zones

Complete UTC to JST Conversion Table

UTC TimeJST TimeContext
12:00 AM09:00 AM
Midnight UTC
01:00 AM10:00 AM
Late Night
02:00 AM11:00 AM
Late Night
03:00 AM12:00 PM
Late Night
04:00 AM01:00 PM
Late Night
05:00 AM02:00 PM
Late Night
06:00 AM03:00 PM
Early Morning UTC
07:00 AM04:00 PM
Night Time
08:00 AM05:00 PM
Night Time
09:00 AM06:00 PM
Work Starts UTC
10:00 AM07:00 PM
Night Time
11:00 AM08:00 PM
Night Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC+0
UTC+0
Representative City:

UTC

IANA Identifier:

UTC

Japan Standard Time (JST)

UTC+9
UTC+9
Representative City:

Tokyo

IANA Identifier:

Asia/Tokyo

Quick Reference

Time Difference: JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC
Note: Time difference may vary during daylight saving transitions
UTC Offsets: UTC = UTC+0, JST = UTC+9
2025 DST (North America): Starts March 9 at 2:00 AM, Ends November 2 at 2:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

JST (Japan Standard Time) is 9 hours ahead of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in UTC (UTC), it's 9:00 PM in Tokyo (JST).

The best time to call from UTC to JST is during overlapping business hours. For UTC callers, schedule between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC 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. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+0) and Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) may have different DST schedules.

UTC includes cities like UTC. JST includes cities like Tokyo. 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.