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