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 YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- 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 YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- 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 8 hours behind Japan Standard Time right now.
- Now until Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 8 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CET → JST).
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027: Central European Time is 7 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CEST → JST).
- From Oct 31, 2027: Central European Time is 8 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CET → JST).
Central European Time is on CET right now
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
| CET (Central European Time) | JST (Japan Standard Time) |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
No 9 AM–5 PM overlap: suggestions are within working hours on one side and between 7 AM and 10 PM on the other.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across CET and JSTCET to JST conversion table
For Monday, November 2, 2026 in Central European Time.
| CET | JST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 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 Monday, November 2, 2026, 9:00 AM CET is 5:00 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 Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 8 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CET → JST). Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027: Central European Time is 7 hours behind Japan Standard Time (CEST → JST).
What is the best time for a call between CET and JST?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, good options are 7:00 AM CET (3:00 PM JST), 8:00 AM CET (4:00 PM JST), 9:00 AM CET (5:00 PM JST), 10:00 AM CET (6:00 PM JST). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
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.