EST to JST Converter & Meeting Planner
Quick answer: 9:00 AM EST = 11:00 PM JST (fixed -05:00 standard offset — not DST-adjusted). Use the interactive converter below for DST-aware local-time scheduling.
Planning a call or meeting between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Japan Standard Time (JST)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Japan Standard Time is normally 14 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in New York and Toronto and Tokyo and Osaka, our live tool has you covered. Use our interactive overlap studio below to find the perfect waking hours for both regions, taking into account any seasonal Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes.
24-Hour Conversion Table
Quick reference: 12:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM JST. The full 24-hour EST to JST table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.
Example: 3:00 PM EST = 5:00 AM JST (+1 day).
| EST Time | JST Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (00:00) | 2:00 PM (14:00) |
| 1:00 AM (01:00) | 3:00 PM (15:00) |
| 2:00 AM (02:00) | 4:00 PM (16:00) |
| 3:00 AM (03:00) | 5:00 PM (17:00) |
| 4:00 AM (04:00) | 6:00 PM (18:00) |
| 5:00 AM (05:00) | 7:00 PM (19:00) |
| 6:00 AM (06:00) | 8:00 PM (20:00) |
| 7:00 AM (07:00) | 9:00 PM (21:00) |
| 8:00 AM (08:00) | 10:00 PM (22:00) |
| 9:00 AM (09:00) | 11:00 PM (23:00) |
| 10:00 AM (10:00) | 12:00 AM (00:00)+1 day |
| 11:00 AM (11:00) | 1:00 AM (01:00)+1 day |
| 12:00 PM (12:00) | 2:00 AM (02:00)+1 day |
| 1:00 PM (13:00) | 3:00 AM (03:00)+1 day |
| 2:00 PM (14:00) | 4:00 AM (04:00)+1 day |
| 3:00 PM (15:00) | 5:00 AM (05:00)+1 day |
| 4:00 PM (16:00) | 6:00 AM (06:00)+1 day |
| 5:00 PM (17:00) | 7:00 AM (07:00)+1 day |
| 6:00 PM (18:00) | 8:00 AM (08:00)+1 day |
| 7:00 PM (19:00) | 9:00 AM (09:00)+1 day |
| 8:00 PM (20:00) | 10:00 AM (10:00)+1 day |
| 9:00 PM (21:00) | 11:00 AM (11:00)+1 day |
| 10:00 PM (22:00) | 12:00 PM (12:00)+1 day |
| 11:00 PM (23:00) | 1:00 PM (13:00)+1 day |
Best time to call Tokyo from New York
For most work calls, compare the normal business day in New York (EST) with the business day in Tokyo (JST). EST commonly covers North America, Caribbean, Central America, while JST is mainly associated with East Asia.
⚠️ Note: 2026-07-05 is not a normal workday in one or both regions based on their configured calendar. The overlap below should be treated as a reference, not a guaranteed office-hours window.
⚠️ There is no clean same-day business-hours overlap on 2026-07-05. A practical compromise is around 8:00 PM EST, which reaches 9:00 AM JST near the start of their workday.
- DST Safety: EST or JST may shift during Daylight Saving Time. Always confirm the converted time for your specific date.
- NYSE & NASDAQ: 09:30-16:00 local time in New York.
- Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE): 09:00-15:00 local time in Tokyo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and JST?
During standard time, Japan Standard Time is 14 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Is EST the same as Eastern Time (ET)?
Not exactly. 'Eastern Time' (ET) is a broad geographical term. EST is the specific UTC-05:00 offset used in winter, while EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is the UTC-04:00 offset used during summer.
Does Florida use EST?
Most of Florida is in the Eastern Time Zone. However, the western part of the Florida Panhandle operates on Central Time (CST/CDT).
Does Japan observe Daylight Saving Time?
Japan has not observed Daylight Saving Time since 1951, when the practice introduced during the Allied occupation was abolished by the Japanese government. JST has remained fixed at UTC+9:00 ever since, and there is no current legislation to reintroduce DST in Japan.
Is JST the same as Korean Standard Time (KST)?
Yes, South Korea's Korean Standard Time (KST) operates at the same UTC+9:00 offset as JST, and South Korea also does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The two countries share an identical clock year-round, which simplifies scheduling for the significant trade, technology, and cultural exchange between Tokyo and Seoul.