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Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver
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Difference
JST vs PST
UTC → UTC
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Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
PST to JST converter
PST to JST Converter
Convert PST (Los Angeles) to JST (Tokyo) now. Live clocks, the current time difference, and a simple meeting window — free.
America/Los_Angeles
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PST → JST
To · Japan Standard Time
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Asia/Tokyo
Interactive diagram
Watch PST convert into JST
Drag the Pacific hour. Watch the Japan clock change.
Pacific
9:00 AM PST
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JST ← PST
Japan
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Full-day chart
PST to JST hourly conversion chart
Full-day table. Tap a row to copy. Labels follow daylight saving.
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Meeting times
Best PST to JST meeting window
Find hours that work on both sides. Then save the slot to your calendar.
Follow along
Step-by-step PST to JST conversion
Four short steps to convert any PST time to JST.
Choose PST time
Select any hour in Pacific Standard Time. Smart mode uses America/Los_Angeles.
PST to JST conversion guide
PST to JST conversion guide
This PST to JST converter shows Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) for any Pacific Standard Time (UTC−8) time. Use it to schedule between Los Angeles and Tokyo. Choose Smart DST for live city clocks. Choose Fixed mode when you only want the PST and JST labels.
Pacific
PST
UTC−8
Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver
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Japan
JST
UTC+9
Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama
What is PST to JST conversion?
PST to JST conversion turns a PST clock into the matching JST time. Use it for calls, travel, and teams in Los Angeles and Tokyo.
PST to JST time difference
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. Add 17 hours to the PST time to get JST. The live clocks at the top show the current PST to JST gap.
PST vs JST
PST is UTC−8. JST is UTC+9. They are different names. If a region uses daylight saving, check the live labels.
PST to JST now / current time
Need pst to jst right now? Read the live clocks, or tap Use current time for an instant PST → JST result.
PST to JST time difference
Season / context — tap to explore
See how daylight saving can change this pair.
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Quick answers
Pacific
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
UTC−8
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is UTC−8. Smart DST uses the city clock America/Los_Angeles so daylight saving stays correct for Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver.
- Cities: Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver
- City clock: America/Los_Angeles
- Fixed PST: UTC−8
- 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 PST: JST is 17 hours ahead of PST
PST to JST FAQ
Common PST to JST questions
What is the PST to JST time difference?
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. Fixed labels: PST = UTC−8, JST = UTC+9. Add 17 hours to the PST time to get JST.
How do I convert PST to JST quickly?
Add 17 hours to the PST time to get JST. Example: 3:00 AM PST → 8:00 PM JST. Or use the live PST to JST converter above.
Is JST the same as PST?
No. PST is UTC−8 (Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver). JST is UTC+9 (Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama).
What is a good PST to JST meeting time?
JST is ahead. Try 7:00–11:00 AM PST. That is about 12:00 AM–4:00 AM JST. Use the meeting planner on this page to export an ICS or Google Calendar invite.
What cities use PST and JST?
PST is common in Los Angeles · Seattle · Vancouver. JST is common in Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama. Smart DST uses America/Los_Angeles and Asia/Tokyo.