PST to JST Converter
JST is 16 hours ahead of PST for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
JST to PST insteadTime difference between PST and JST
JST is 16 hours ahead of PST for most of the year.
- 2026: JST is 17 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
- 2027: JST is 17 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
PST to JST conversion table
| PST | JSTMost of the year | JSTJan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 1 AM | 5 PM | 6 PM |
| 2 AM | 6 PM | 7 PM |
| 3 AM | 7 PM | 8 PM |
| 4 AM | 8 PM | 9 PM |
| 5 AM | 9 PM | 10 PM |
| 6 AM | 10 PM | 11 PM |
| 7 AM | 11 PM | 12 AM+1 day |
| 8 AM | 12 AM+1 day | 1 AM+1 day |
| 9 AM | 1 AM+1 day | 2 AM+1 day |
| 10 AM | 2 AM+1 day | 3 AM+1 day |
| 11 AM | 3 AM+1 day | 4 AM+1 day |
| 12 PM | 4 AM+1 day | 5 AM+1 day |
| 1 PM | 5 AM+1 day | 6 AM+1 day |
| 2 PM | 6 AM+1 day | 7 AM+1 day |
| 3 PM | 7 AM+1 day | 8 AM+1 day |
| 4 PM | 8 AM+1 day | 9 AM+1 day |
| 5 PM | 9 AM+1 day | 10 AM+1 day |
| 6 PM | 10 AM+1 day | 11 AM+1 day |
| 7 PM | 11 AM+1 day | 12 PM+1 day |
| 8 PM | 12 PM+1 day | 1 PM+1 day |
| 9 PM | 1 PM+1 day | 2 PM+1 day |
| 10 PM | 2 PM+1 day | 3 PM+1 day |
| 11 PM | 3 PM+1 day | 4 PM+1 day |
Best time to meet
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 3 PM – 9 PM PST (7 AM – 1 PM JST).
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in JST when it's 9 AM in PST?
1 AM the next day for most of the year. JST is 16 hours ahead of PST.
How many hours is JST ahead of PST?
Usually 16 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: JST is 17 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 7, 2026, Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2026. 2027: JST is 17 hours ahead of PST from Jan 1 – Mar 13, 2027, Nov 7 – Dec 31, 2027.
Does PST use daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific Time is UTC−8 (PST) in January and UTC−7 (PDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−7; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−8.
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 PST and JST?
A regular 9 AM – 5 PM day doesn't overlap. If one side starts early or stays late (7 AM – 9 PM), you can meet 3 PM – 9 PM PST (7 AM – 1 PM JST).