EST to JST (Eastern Time to Japan Standard Time)
JST is 14 hours ahead of EST right now: New York is on EST (UTC−5) and Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) all year.
Convert a specific EST time to JST
EST to JST conversion table for Thursday, 5 November 2026
| EST (New York) | JST (Tokyo) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 14:00 |
| 01:00 | 15:00 |
| 02:00 | 16:00 |
| 03:00 | 17:00 |
| 04:00 | 18:00 |
| 05:00 | 19:00 |
| 06:00 | 20:00 |
| 07:00 | 21:00 |
| 08:00 | 22:00 |
| 09:00 | 23:00 |
| 10:00 | 00:00next day |
| 11:00 | 01:00next day |
| 12:00 | 02:00next day |
| 13:00 | 03:00next day |
| 14:00 | 04:00next day |
| 15:00 | 05:00next day |
| 16:00 | 06:00next day |
| 17:00 | 07:00next day |
| 18:00 | 08:00next day |
| 19:00 | 09:00next day |
| 20:00 | 10:00next day |
| 21:00 | 11:00next day |
| 22:00 | 12:00next day |
| 23:00 | 13:00next day |
Daylight saving time and the EST–JST difference
US daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Because of this the EST–JST difference is not fixed and changes during the year; the figures on this page are recalculated automatically for the current date. Japan Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time.
Best overlapping business hours
There is currently no overlap between 9:00–17:00 working hours in EST and JST. Early-morning or evening calls are needed on one side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and JST?
JST is 14 hours ahead of EST right now: New York is on EST (UTC−5) and Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) all year. The gap shifts when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What is 9:00 AM EST in JST?
9:00 EST is 23:00 JST (same day) on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
What are the best meeting hours between EST and JST?
There is currently no overlap between 9:00–17:00 working hours in EST and JST. Early-morning or evening calls are needed on one side.
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