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Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
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Difference
PDT vs JST
UTC → UTC
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Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver
JST to PDT converter
JST to PDT Converter
Convert JST (Tokyo) to PDT (Los Angeles) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
Asia/Tokyo
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JST → PDT
To · Pacific Daylight Time
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America/Los_Angeles
Interactive diagram
Watch JST convert into PDT
Drag the Japan hour. Watch the Pacific DT clock change.
Japan
9:00 AM JST
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PDT ← JST
Pacific DT
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Full-day chart
JST to PDT hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best JST to PDT meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step JST to PDT conversion
Four short steps to convert any JST time to PDT.
Choose JST time
Select any hour in Japan Standard Time. Smart mode uses Asia/Tokyo.
JST to PDT conversion guide
JST to PDT conversion guide
This JST to PDT converter shows Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7) for any Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) time. Use it to schedule between Tokyo and Los Angeles. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the JST and PDT labels.
Japan
JST
UTC+9
Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
JST vs PDT—
Pacific DT
PDT
UTC−7
Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver
What is JST to PDT conversion?
JST to PDT conversion turns a JST clock into the matching PDT time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in Tokyo and Los Angeles.
JST to PDT time difference
PDT is 16 hours behind JST. Subtract 16 hours from the JST time to get PDT. The live clocks at the top show the current JST to PDT gap.
JST vs PDT
JST is UTC+9. PDT is UTC−7. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
JST to PDT now / current time
Need jst to pdt right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant JST → PDT result.
JST to PDT time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
Japan—
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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 PDT (UTC−7)
Pacific DT
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
UTC−7
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is UTC−7. Smart DST uses America/Los_Angeles for cities such as Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver.
- Cities: Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver
- City clock: America/Los_Angeles
- Fixed PDT: UTC−7
- From JST: PDT is 16 hours behind JST
JST to PDT FAQ
Common JST to PDT questions
What is the JST to PDT time difference?
PDT is 16 hours behind JST. Fixed labels: JST = UTC+9, PDT = UTC−7. Subtract 16 hours from the JST time to get PDT.
How do I convert JST to PDT quickly?
Subtract 16 hours from the JST time to get PDT. Example: 3:00 AM JST → 11:00 AM PDT. Or use the live JST to PDT converter above.
Is PDT the same as JST?
No. JST is UTC+9 (Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama). PDT is UTC−7 (Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver).
What is a good JST to PDT meeting time?
PDT is behind. Try 10:00 AM–3:00 PM JST. That is about 6:00 PM–11:00 PM PDT. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use JST and PDT?
JST is common in Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama. PDT is common in Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver. Smart DST uses Asia/Tokyo and America/Los_Angeles.