CET to JST Converter
Convert time between Central European Time (CET) and Japan Standard Time (JST).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Central European Time is 7 hours behind Japan Standard Time right now.
- Now until Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 7 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CEST → JST).
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 8 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CET → JST).
- From Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 7 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CEST → JST).
Central European Time is on CEST right now, not CET
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
| CET (Central European Time) | JST (Japan Standard Time) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across CET and JSTCET to JST conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Central European Time.
| CEST | JST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) |
About these time zones
Central European Time (CET)
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1, the standard time of most of the European Union from Spain to Poland. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October those countries use Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). Algeria and Tunisia stay on UTC+1 all year.
Japan Standard Time (JST)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is UTC+9 all year across the whole of Japan. Japan has not observed daylight saving time since 1951. JST shares its offset with Korea Standard Time.
CET to JST FAQs
What time is it in JST when it is 9 AM CET?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CEST is 4:00 PM JST in Japan Standard Time.
How many hours ahead is CET from JST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 7 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CEST → JST). Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 8 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CET → JST).
What is the best time for a call between CET and JST?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM CEST (4:00 PM JST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Central European Time switches between CET and CEST, so conversions depend on the date. CET itself always means UTC+1.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays at UTC+9 all year.