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NST to JST Converter

This page converts Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) to Japan Standard Time (JST). JST is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of NST, so a meeting at one time slides predictably to the other. Edit the time or date to begin.

JST is 11 hours 30 min ahead of NDT+1 day
From
NDT

Now in St Johns: 3:23:58 PM NDT

On this date St Johns observes NDT. NST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
+1 day
JST

Now in Tokyo: 2:53:58 AM JST

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Newfoundland Standard Time (NST).

NST to JST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM NST meeting takes place at 9:30 PM JST. Concretely, when St. John's (NST) and Tokyo (JST) set up a call, jST is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of NST.

Newfoundland Standard Time to Japan Standard Time conversion chart
NST timeJST time
12:00 AM12:30 PM
1:00 AM1:30 PM
2:00 AM2:30 PM
3:00 AM3:30 PM
4:00 AM4:30 PM
5:00 AM5:30 PM
6:00 AM6:30 PM
7:00 AM7:30 PM
8:00 AM8:30 PM
9:00 AM9:30 PM
10:00 AM10:30 PM
11:00 AM11:30 PM
12:00 PM12:30 AM+1 day
1:00 PM1:30 AM+1 day
2:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
3:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
4:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM8:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM9:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM10:30 AM+1 day
11:00 PM11:30 AM+1 day

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

Convert NST to JST Time Zone

Everything you need for NST to JST — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

How do I convert NST to JST?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the NST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching JST 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.

What is the time difference between NST and JST?

JST is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of NST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 12 hours 30 min to get the other — so a call between St. John's and Tokyo is always 12 hours 30 min apart.

What's the current time in JST?

Right now the time in Japan Standard Time (JST) is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 2:53:58 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live JST clock.

And what time is it in NST?

And in Newfoundland Standard Time (NST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 2:23:58 PM. Compare the two and the 12 hours 30 min gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across NST and JST?

For example, a 9:00 AM NST meeting takes place at 9:30 PM JST. 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.

Does daylight saving time change the NST–JST difference?

The labels NST and JST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

How accurate is this NST to JST conversion?

We don’t guess. NST and JST times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert NST to other time zones

Convert to JST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of NST is JST?

JST is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of NST — a fixed 12 hours and 30 minutes difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) NST, it's 12:30 AM JST the next day.

Do NST or JST use daylight saving time?

Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) observes daylight saving, alternating with NDT; Japan Standard Time (JST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world NST–JST difference change during the year?

The labels NST and JST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Newfoundland Standard Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want NDT to JST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.