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JST to UTC Converter

Need to convert Japan Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time? UTC is 9 hours behind JST. Edit the time or date below and the UTC result updates live.

UTC is 9 hours behind JST−1 day
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JST

Now in Tokyo: 2:54:04 AM JST

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−1 day
UTC

Now in UTC: 5:54:04 PM UTC

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JST to UTC conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM JST meeting takes place at 12:00 AM UTC.

Japan Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time conversion chart
JST timeUTC time
12:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM12:00 AM
10:00 AM1:00 AM
11:00 AM2:00 AM
12:00 PM3:00 AM
1:00 PM4:00 AM
2:00 PM5:00 AM
3:00 PM6:00 AM
4:00 PM7:00 AM
5:00 PM8:00 AM
6:00 PM9:00 AM
7:00 PM10:00 AM
8:00 PM11:00 AM
9:00 PM12:00 PM
10:00 PM1:00 PM
11:00 PM2:00 PM

This chart uses the fixed JST and UTC offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert JST to UTC Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Japan Standard Time (JST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Converting JST to UTC, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the JST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching UTC time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

JST vs UTC: what's the time gap?

UTC is 9 hours behind JST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 9 hours to get the other.

What time is it in UTC right now?

Right now the time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:54:04 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live UTC clock.

What time is it in JST right now?

And in Japan Standard Time (JST), it’s currently Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 2:54:04 AM. Compare the two and the 9 hours gap is easy to see.

What's the best time for a JST–UTC call?

For example, a 9:00 AM JST meeting takes place at 12:00 AM UTC. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect JST to UTC?

The labels JST and UTC are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Neither side changes its clocks for daylight saving, so the difference you see here is the same in summer and winter.

Why can you trust this JST to UTC converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so JST to UTC stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert JST to other time zones

Convert to UTC from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind JST is UTC?

UTC is 9 hours behind JST — a fixed 9 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in UTC when it's 12:00 PM JST?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) JST, it's 3:00 AM UTC.

Do JST or UTC use daylight saving time?

Japan Standard Time (JST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.