EST to JST ConverterRight in Your Browser
Convert Eastern Time (EST) to Japan Standard Time (JST). EST covers the US East Coast — New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Atlanta and Miami. JST covers all of Japan — Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo. Everything is calculated locally in your browser — no server, and it works offline.
10:00 PM
in JST (Japan Standard Time)
JST is currently 13 hours ahead of EST.
Current time in EST
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Current time in JST
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EST to JST Chart
| EST | JST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is JST of EST?
JST is currently 13 hours ahead of EST. EST is Eastern Time (America/New_York); JST is Japan Standard Time (Asia/Tokyo).
What time is 9:00 AM EST in JST?
9:00 AM EST is 10:00 PM JST today. Use the converter above for any other time — it calculates with today's actual offsets.
Do EST and JST observe daylight saving time?
Partially — EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) from March to November, while JST stays fixed year-round. This converter uses today's real offsets, so daylight saving is always accounted for automatically.
When is the best time for a meeting between EST and JST?
Standard working hours (9 AM–6 PM) in EST and JST don't overlap — one side will need an early morning or late evening. Use the chart below to find the least painful slot.