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