JST to EET Converter & Meeting Planner
Quick answer: 9:00 AM JST = 2:00 AM EET (fixed +09:00 standard offset — not DST-adjusted). Use the interactive converter below for DST-aware local-time scheduling.
Planning a call or meeting between Japan Standard Time (JST) and Eastern European Time (EET)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Eastern European Time is normally 7 hours behind Japan Standard Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in Tokyo and Osaka and Bucharest and Athens, 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 JST = 5:00 PM EET. The full 24-hour JST to EET table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.
Example: 3:00 PM JST = 8:00 AM EET.
| JST Time | EET Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (00:00) | 5:00 PM (17:00)-1 day |
| 1:00 AM (01:00) | 6:00 PM (18:00)-1 day |
| 2:00 AM (02:00) | 7:00 PM (19:00)-1 day |
| 3:00 AM (03:00) | 8:00 PM (20:00)-1 day |
| 4:00 AM (04:00) | 9:00 PM (21:00)-1 day |
| 5:00 AM (05:00) | 10:00 PM (22:00)-1 day |
| 6:00 AM (06:00) | 11:00 PM (23:00)-1 day |
| 7:00 AM (07:00) | 12:00 AM (00:00) |
| 8:00 AM (08:00) | 1:00 AM (01:00) |
| 9:00 AM (09:00) | 2:00 AM (02:00) |
| 10:00 AM (10:00) | 3:00 AM (03:00) |
| 11:00 AM (11:00) | 4:00 AM (04:00) |
| 12:00 PM (12:00) | 5:00 AM (05:00) |
| 1:00 PM (13:00) | 6:00 AM (06:00) |
| 2:00 PM (14:00) | 7:00 AM (07:00) |
| 3:00 PM (15:00) | 8:00 AM (08:00) |
| 4:00 PM (16:00) | 9:00 AM (09:00) |
| 5:00 PM (17:00) | 10:00 AM (10:00) |
| 6:00 PM (18:00) | 11:00 AM (11:00) |
| 7:00 PM (19:00) | 12:00 PM (12:00) |
| 8:00 PM (20:00) | 1:00 PM (13:00) |
| 9:00 PM (21:00) | 2:00 PM (14:00) |
| 10:00 PM (22:00) | 3:00 PM (15:00) |
| 11:00 PM (23:00) | 4:00 PM (16:00) |
Best time to call Bucharest from Tokyo
For most work calls, compare the normal business day in Tokyo (JST) with the business day in Bucharest (EET). JST commonly covers East Asia, while EET is mainly associated with Eastern Europe.
⚠️ 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 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM JST, which corresponds to 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EET. This window sits inside the typical JST workday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and the EET workday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
- DST Safety: JST or EET may shift during Daylight Saving Time. Always confirm the converted time for your specific date.
- 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 JST and EET?
During standard time, Eastern European Time is 7 hours behind Japan Standard Time.
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.
What is the difference between EET and EEST?
EET (Eastern European Time) is the standard winter offset at UTC+02:00, observed from late October to late March. EEST (Eastern European Summer Time) is the daylight saving offset at UTC+03:00, active from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October across Eastern European countries.
Is South African Time (SAST) the same as EET?
South Africa operates on SAST (UTC+02:00), which shares the same numerical offset as EET during winter. However, South Africa does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it only aligns with EET from late October to late March — when Eastern Europe returns to its standard UTC+02:00 offset.