EST to JST — Timezone Converter
Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) → Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
ESTUTC-5
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New York, United States
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JSTUTC+9
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Tokyo, Japan
About this conversion
Standard differenceEST is 14 hours behind JST
EST UTCUTC-5
JST UTCUTC+9
Daylight saving (DST)EST only
⚠️ One or both zones observe daylight saving time. The actual difference may temporarily shift during DST transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and JST?
EST (UTC-5) is 14 hours behind JST (UTC+9) in standard time. This difference may change during daylight saving time periods.
When it is 12:00 noon EST, what time is it in JST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) in EST, it is 2:00 AM in JST.
How do I convert EST time to JST?
EST is 14 hours behind JST. To convert EST time to JST, add 14 hours. To convert JST time to EST, subtract 14 hours.
What cities are in the EST timezone?
Cities in the EST timezone (Eastern Standard Time) include: New York, Toronto, Cancún, Miami, Boston, Atlanta.
Do EST or JST observe daylight saving time (DST)?
EST observes daylight saving time, but JST does not. The actual time difference between them changes by 1 hour when EST switches between standard and summer time.