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UTC to JST Time Converter
Convert UTC to Japan Time with a live clock and clean permalinks.
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JST
When it is 7:30 AM in UTC, it is 4:30 PM in Japan Time.
UTC to JST at a glance
Japan Time is 9 hours ahead of UTC. If someone gives you a time in UTC, move the clock by 9 hours to read it in Japan Time. A 9:00 AM start in London becomes 6:00 PM in Tokyo.
What UTC covers
UTC is the global reference clock used to compare time zones around the world. It does not change for daylight saving time. It is the safest format for international schedules, APIs, databases, and server logs.
What Japan Time covers
Japan Time is used throughout Japan. Tokyo follows it year-round without daylight saving changes. It is helpful for manufacturing, gaming, and business coordination with Japan-based teams.
Quick answers
What is the time difference between UTC and JST?
Japan Time is 9 hours ahead of UTC.
What happens to a 3:00 PM meeting in UTC?
It lands at 12:00 AM in JST.
Does daylight saving time matter for UTC to JST?
UTC and Japan Time are shown using the offsets that are active right now, so the result already reflects any daylight saving change in effect today.