JST to PST ConverterRight in Your Browser
Convert Japan Standard Time (JST) to Pacific Time (PST). JST covers all of Japan — Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo. PST covers the US West Coast — Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Las Vegas. Everything is calculated locally in your browser — no server, and it works offline.
5:00 PM (previous day)
in PST (Pacific Time)
PST is currently 16 hours behind JST.
Current time in JST
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Current time in PST
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JST to PST Chart
| JST | PST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is PST of JST?
PST is currently 16 hours behind JST. JST is Japan Standard Time (Asia/Tokyo); PST is Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
What time is 9:00 AM JST in PST?
9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM (previous day) PST today. Use the converter above for any other time — it calculates with today's actual offsets.
Do JST and PST observe daylight saving time?
Partially — JST stays fixed year-round, while PST switches to PDT (UTC-7) from March to November. This converter uses today's real offsets, so daylight saving is always accounted for automatically.
When is the best time for a meeting between JST and PST?
Standard working hours (9 AM–6 PM) in JST and PST don't overlap — one side will need an early morning or late evening. Use the chart below to find the least painful slot.