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UTC to JST Converter

Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Japan Standard Time (JST) in one step. Because jST is 9 hours ahead of UTC, the math is a fixed 9 hours shift. Adjust the time or date and watch it update.

JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC+1 day
From
UTC

Now in UTC: 5:53:54 PM UTC

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+1 day
JST

Now in Tokyo: 2:53:54 AM JST

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UTC to JST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM UTC meeting takes place at 6:00 PM JST.

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

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

Convert UTC to JST Time Zone

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

Converting UTC to JST, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the UTC 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.

UTC vs JST: what's the time gap?

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

What time is it in JST right now?

Right now the time in Japan Standard Time (JST) is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 2:53:54 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live JST clock.

What time is it in UTC right now?

And in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:54 PM. Compare the two and the 9 hours gap is easy to see.

When is a good time to schedule a UTC to JST meeting?

For example, a 9:00 AM UTC meeting takes place at 6:00 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.

How does daylight saving affect UTC to JST?

The labels UTC and JST 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 UTC to JST 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 UTC to JST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert UTC to other time zones

Convert to JST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of UTC is JST?

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

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) UTC, it's 9:00 PM JST.

Do UTC or JST use daylight saving time?

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