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GST to JST Converter & Meeting Planner

Quick answer: 9:00 AM GST = 2:00 PM JST (fixed +04:00 standard offset — not DST-adjusted). Use the interactive converter below for DST-aware local-time scheduling.

Planning a call or meeting between Gulf Standard Time (GST) and Japan Standard Time (JST)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Japan Standard Time is normally 5 hours ahead of Gulf Standard Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in Dubai and Abu Dhabi 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 GST = 5:00 AM JST. The full 24-hour GST to JST table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.

Example: 3:00 PM GST = 8:00 PM JST.

GST TimeJST Time
12:00 AM (00:00)5:00 AM (05:00)
1:00 AM (01:00)6:00 AM (06:00)
2:00 AM (02:00)7:00 AM (07:00)
3:00 AM (03:00)8:00 AM (08:00)
4:00 AM (04:00)9:00 AM (09:00)
5:00 AM (05:00)10:00 AM (10:00)
6:00 AM (06:00)11:00 AM (11:00)
7:00 AM (07:00)12:00 PM (12:00)
8:00 AM (08:00)1:00 PM (13:00)
9:00 AM (09:00)2:00 PM (14:00)
10:00 AM (10:00)3:00 PM (15:00)
11:00 AM (11:00)4:00 PM (16:00)
12:00 PM (12:00)5:00 PM (17:00)
1:00 PM (13:00)6:00 PM (18:00)
2:00 PM (14:00)7:00 PM (19:00)
3:00 PM (15:00)8:00 PM (20:00)
4:00 PM (16:00)9:00 PM (21:00)
5:00 PM (17:00)10:00 PM (22:00)
6:00 PM (18:00)11:00 PM (23:00)
7:00 PM (19:00)12:00 AM (00:00)+1 day
8:00 PM (20:00)1:00 AM (01:00)+1 day
9:00 PM (21:00)2:00 AM (02:00)+1 day
10:00 PM (22:00)3:00 AM (03:00)+1 day
11:00 PM (23:00)4:00 AM (04:00)+1 day

Best time to call Tokyo from Dubai

For most work calls, compare the normal business day in Dubai (GST) with the business day in Tokyo (JST). GST commonly covers Middle East, Gulf Region, 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.

✅ The most practical overlap on 2026-07-05 is usually 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM GST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM JST. This window sits inside the typical GST workday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and the JST workday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM).

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Data Source: IANA Time Zone Database (v2026b)Last Verified: 2026-06-09

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between GST and JST?

During standard time, Japan Standard Time is 5 hours ahead of Gulf Standard Time.

Does Dubai use Daylight Saving Time?

Dubai and the entire United Arab Emirates do not observe Daylight Saving Time, remaining fixed at UTC+4:00 throughout the year. This means the offset between Dubai and DST-observing countries such as the UK or the US shifts by one hour each spring and autumn when those countries change their clocks.

Is GST the same as UAE Standard Time?

Yes, UAE Standard Time is the national designation for the same UTC+4:00 offset that Gulf Standard Time describes regionally. Both terms refer to the same fixed clock used across the United Arab Emirates, and GST additionally covers Oman under its regional name.

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.