JST Time Now
Japan Standard Time (JST)
UTC+9:00 · No Daylight Saving Time
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Asia/Tokyo
JST Timezone Details
| Abbreviation | JST |
| Full name | Japan Standard Time |
| UTC Offset | UTC+9:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Tokyo |
| Countries / Regions | Japan, North Korea |
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About JST — Japan Standard Time
Japan Standard Time (JST) is UTC+9, used year-round by Japan and North Korea. Japan abolished Daylight Saving Time in 1952 and has maintained UTC+9 ever since. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC, 14 hours ahead of EST, and 1 hour ahead of KST (Korean Standard Time).
JST is the timezone of the world's third-largest economy and is widely followed in financial markets and tech industries across Asia.
Major cities in the JST timezone:
Tokyo Osaka Kyoto Hiroshima Sapporo Fukuoka Nagoya Pyongyang
Frequently Asked Questions About JST
What time is it in JST right now? +
The current JST (Japan Standard Time) time is shown in the live clock above. JST is UTC+9:00 year-round, with no Daylight Saving Time.
What does JST stand for? +
JST stands for Japan Standard Time. It is UTC+9:00 and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Which countries use JST? +
JST (Japan Standard Time) is used in: Japan, North Korea.
Does JST observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, JST (Japan Standard Time) does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time stays at UTC+9:00 year-round.
What is the UTC offset for JST? +
The UTC offset for JST is UTC+9:00 (constant, year-round).
Does Japan observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No. Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. JST remains UTC+9 throughout the entire year.
What is JST time in EST? +
JST is 14 hours ahead of EST (UTC−5). So when it is 12:00 noon EST, it is 02:00 AM JST the next day.
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