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Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
Find the best shared slot in the date and time meeting planner.
Difference
CDT vs JST
UTC → UTC
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Chicago · Houston · Dallas
JST to CDT converter
JST to CDT Converter
Convert JST (Tokyo) to CDT (Chicago) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
Asia/Tokyo
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JST → CDT
To · Central Daylight Time
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America/Chicago
Interactive diagram
Watch JST convert into CDT
Drag the Japan hour. Watch the Central DT clock change.
Japan
9:00 AM JST
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CDT ← JST
Central DT
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Full-day chart
JST to CDT hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best JST to CDT meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step JST to CDT conversion
Four short steps to convert any JST time to CDT.
Choose JST time
Select any hour in Japan Standard Time. Smart mode uses Asia/Tokyo.
JST to CDT conversion guide
JST to CDT conversion guide
This JST to CDT converter shows Central Daylight Time (UTC−5) for any Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) time. Use it to schedule between Tokyo and Chicago. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the JST and CDT labels.
Japan
JST
UTC+9
Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
JST vs CDT—
Central DT
CDT
UTC−5
Chicago · Houston · Dallas
What is JST to CDT conversion?
JST to CDT conversion turns a JST clock into the matching CDT time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in Tokyo and Chicago.
JST to CDT time difference
CDT is 14 hours behind JST. Subtract 14 hours from the JST time to get CDT. The live clocks at the top show the current JST to CDT gap.
JST vs CDT
JST is UTC+9. CDT is UTC−5. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
JST to CDT now / current time
Need jst to cdt right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant JST → CDT result.
JST to CDT time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
Japan—
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Central DT—
Quick answers
Japan
Japan Standard Time (JST)
UTC+9
Japan Standard Time (JST) is UTC+9. Smart DST uses the city clock Asia/Tokyo so daylight saving stays correct for Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama.
- Cities: Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
- City clock: Asia/Tokyo
- Fixed JST: UTC+9
- On this page it pairs with CDT (UTC−5)
Central DT
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
UTC−5
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is UTC−5. Smart DST uses America/Chicago for cities such as Chicago · Houston · Dallas.
- Cities: Chicago · Houston · Dallas
- City clock: America/Chicago
- Fixed CDT: UTC−5
- From JST: CDT is 14 hours behind JST
JST to CDT FAQ
Common JST to CDT questions
What is the JST to CDT time difference?
CDT is 14 hours behind JST. Fixed labels: JST = UTC+9, CDT = UTC−5. Subtract 14 hours from the JST time to get CDT.
How do I convert JST to CDT quickly?
Subtract 14 hours from the JST time to get CDT. Example: 3:00 AM JST → 1:00 PM CDT. Or use the live JST to CDT converter above.
Is CDT the same as JST?
No. JST is UTC+9 (Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama). CDT is UTC−5 (Chicago · Houston · Dallas).
What is a good JST to CDT meeting time?
CDT is behind. Try 10:00 AM–3:00 PM JST. That is about 8:00 PM–1:00 AM CDT. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use JST and CDT?
JST is common in Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama. CDT is common in Chicago · Houston · Dallas. Smart DST uses Asia/Tokyo and America/Chicago.