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Chicago · Houston · Dallas
Find the best shared slot in the date and time meeting planner.
Difference
JST vs CDT
UTC → UTC
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Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
CDT to JST converter
CDT to JST Converter
Convert CDT (Chicago) to JST (Tokyo) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
America/Chicago
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CDT → JST
To · Japan Standard Time
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Asia/Tokyo
Interactive diagram
Watch CDT convert into JST
Drag the Central DT hour. Watch the Japan clock change.
Central DT
9:00 AM CDT
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JST ← CDT
Japan
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Full-day chart
CDT to JST hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
| Central DT | Japan | UTC offsets |
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Meeting times
Best CDT to JST meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step CDT to JST conversion
Four short steps to convert any CDT time to JST.
Choose CDT time
Select any hour in Central Daylight Time. Smart mode uses America/Chicago.
CDT to JST conversion guide
CDT to JST conversion guide
This CDT to JST converter shows Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) for any Central Daylight Time (UTC−5) time. Use it to schedule between Chicago and Tokyo. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the CDT and JST labels.
Central DT
CDT
UTC−5
Chicago · Houston · Dallas
CDT vs JST—
Japan
JST
UTC+9
Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
What is CDT to JST conversion?
CDT to JST conversion turns a CDT clock into the matching JST time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in Chicago and Tokyo.
CDT to JST time difference
JST is 14 hours ahead of CDT. Add 14 hours to the CDT time to get JST. The live clocks at the top show the current CDT to JST gap.
CDT vs JST
CDT is UTC−5. JST is UTC+9. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
CDT to JST now / current time
Need cdt to jst right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant CDT → JST result.
CDT to JST time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
Central DT—
—CDT → JST
Japan—
Quick answers
Central DT
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
UTC−5
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is UTC−5. Smart DST uses the city clock America/Chicago so daylight saving stays correct for Chicago · Houston · Dallas.
- Cities: Chicago · Houston · Dallas
- City clock: America/Chicago
- Fixed CDT: UTC−5
- On this page it pairs with JST (UTC+9)
Japan
Japan Standard Time (JST)
UTC+9
Japan Standard Time (JST) is UTC+9. Smart DST uses Asia/Tokyo for cities such as Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama.
- Cities: Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
- City clock: Asia/Tokyo
- Fixed JST: UTC+9
- From CDT: JST is 14 hours ahead of CDT
CDT to JST FAQ
Common CDT to JST questions
What is the CDT to JST time difference?
JST is 14 hours ahead of CDT. Fixed labels: CDT = UTC−5, JST = UTC+9. Add 14 hours to the CDT time to get JST.
How do I convert CDT to JST quickly?
Add 14 hours to the CDT time to get JST. Example: 3:00 AM CDT → 5:00 PM JST. Or use the live CDT to JST converter above.
Is JST the same as CDT?
No. CDT is UTC−5 (Chicago · Houston · Dallas). JST is UTC+9 (Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama).
What is a good CDT to JST meeting time?
JST is ahead. Try 7:00–11:00 AM CDT. That is about 9:00 PM–1:00 AM JST. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use CDT and JST?
CDT is common in Chicago · Houston · Dallas. JST is common in Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama. Smart DST uses America/Chicago and Asia/Tokyo.