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IST to JST Converter

JST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST all year.

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Time difference between IST and JST

JST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST all year.

Neither side uses daylight saving time, so the difference never changes.

IST to JST conversion table

ISTJSTAll year
12 AM3:30 AM
1 AM4:30 AM
2 AM5:30 AM
3 AM6:30 AM
4 AM7:30 AM
5 AM8:30 AM
6 AM9:30 AM
7 AM10:30 AM
8 AM11:30 AM
9 AM12:30 PM
10 AM1:30 PM
11 AM2:30 PM
12 PM3:30 PM
1 PM4:30 PM
2 PM5:30 PM
3 PM6:30 PM
4 PM7:30 PM
5 PM8:30 PM
6 PM9:30 PM
7 PM10:30 PM
8 PM11:30 PM
9 PM12:30 AM+1 day
10 PM1:30 AM+1 day
11 PM2:30 AM+1 day

Best time to meet

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 4 hours 30 minutes: 9 AM – 1:30 PM IST (12:30 PM – 5 PM JST). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in JST when it's 9 AM in IST?

12:30 PM. JST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.

How many hours is JST ahead of IST?

3 hours 30 minutes, all year round. Neither side uses daylight saving time, so the difference never changes.

Does IST use daylight saving time?

No. India Standard Time stays at UTC+5:30 all year.

Does JST use daylight saving time?

No. Japan Standard Time stays at UTC+9 all year.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and JST?

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 4 hours 30 minutes: 9 AM – 1:30 PM IST (12:30 PM – 5 PM JST). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.

Which IST does this page use?

IST here means India Standard Time (UTC+5:30), not Irish or Israel Standard Time.