What is JST?
Japan Standard Time — UTC+9
About the JST Timezone
AbbreviationJST
Full nameJapan Standard Time
UTC offsetUTC+9
Daylight saving (DST)No
Cities in the JST Timezone
Tokyo
Japan
UTC+9
Osaka
Japan
UTC+9
Nagoya
Japan
UTC+9
Yokohama
Japan
UTC+9
Kyoto
Japan
UTC+9
Fukuoka
Japan
UTC+9
Sapporo
Japan
UTC+9
Hiroshima
Japan
UTC+9
Kobe
Japan
UTC+9
Kawasaki
Japan
UTC+9
and 7 more cities…
Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is JST?
JST stands for Japan Standard Time. The standard UTC offset is UTC+9.
What cities and countries use JST?
Cities in the JST timezone include: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Hiroshima. Countries: Japan.
Does JST observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No, JST (Japan Standard Time) does not observe daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+9 year-round.
What is the UTC offset of JST?
The standard UTC offset for JST is UTC+9.
How do I convert JST to my local time?
To convert JST to your local time, find your timezone's UTC offset and calculate the difference from UTC+9 (JST's UTC offset). Use our timezone converter for automatic calculations.