JST Time Zone

About Japan Standard Time (JST)

Japan Standard Time is the standard time zone for Japan, which is 9 hours ahead of UTC.

Time Offset

Japan Standard Time is UTC+9 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Major Cities

Major cities that observe JST include: Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangkok, Bangalore and 16 more cities.

Converting JST Time

When converting from JST to other time zones, remember to account for:

• Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
• Different DST start and end dates in various countries
• Some regions may not observe DST at all
• Business hours and meeting schedules in different time zones

Business Applications

JST is commonly used for scheduling international meetings, coordinating business operations, and planning travel. Understanding time zone conversions helps ensure effective communication across different regions.