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Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
Find the best shared slot in the business meeting planner.
Difference
CEST vs JST
UTC → UTC
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Paris · Berlin · Rome
JST to CEST converter
JST to CEST Converter
Convert JST (Tokyo) to CEST (Paris) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
Asia/Tokyo
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JST → CEST
To · Central European Summer Time
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Europe/Paris
Interactive diagram
Watch JST convert into CEST
Drag the Japan hour. Watch the Central Europe ST clock change.
Japan
9:00 AM JST
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CEST ← JST
Central Europe ST
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Full-day chart
JST to CEST hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best JST to CEST meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step JST to CEST conversion
Four short steps to convert any JST time to CEST.
Choose JST time
Select any hour in Japan Standard Time. Smart mode uses Asia/Tokyo.
JST to CEST conversion guide
JST to CEST conversion guide
This JST to CEST converter shows Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) for any Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) time. Use it to schedule between Tokyo and Paris. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the JST and CEST labels.
Japan
JST
UTC+9
Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
JST vs CEST—
Central Europe ST
CEST
UTC+2
Paris · Berlin · Rome
What is JST to CEST conversion?
JST to CEST conversion turns a JST clock into the matching CEST time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in Tokyo and Paris.
JST to CEST time difference
CEST is 7 hours behind JST. Subtract 7 hours from the JST time to get CEST. The live clocks at the top show the current JST to CEST gap.
JST vs CEST
JST is UTC+9. CEST is UTC+2. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
JST to CEST now / current time
Need jst to cest right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant JST → CEST result.
JST to CEST time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
Japan—
—JST → CEST
Central Europe ST—
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 CEST (UTC+2)
Central Europe ST
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
UTC+2
Central European Summer Time (CEST) is UTC+2. Smart DST uses Europe/Paris for cities such as Paris · Berlin · Rome.
- Cities: Paris · Berlin · Rome
- City clock: Europe/Paris
- Fixed CEST: UTC+2
- From JST: CEST is 7 hours behind JST
JST to CEST FAQ
Common JST to CEST questions
What is the JST to CEST time difference?
CEST is 7 hours behind JST. Fixed labels: JST = UTC+9, CEST = UTC+2. Subtract 7 hours from the JST time to get CEST.
How do I convert JST to CEST quickly?
Subtract 7 hours from the JST time to get CEST. Example: 3:00 AM JST → 8:00 PM CEST. Or use the live JST to CEST converter above.
Is CEST the same as JST?
No. JST is UTC+9 (Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama). CEST is UTC+2 (Paris · Berlin · Rome).
What is a good JST to CEST meeting time?
CEST is behind. Try 10:00 AM–3:00 PM JST. That is about 3:00 AM–8:00 AM CEST. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use JST and CEST?
JST is common in Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama. CEST is common in Paris · Berlin · Rome. Smart DST uses Asia/Tokyo and Europe/Paris.