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Convert BST to JST
British Summer Time to Japan Standard Time — Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+8 hours
BST Full Name
British Summer Time
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
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About BST and JST Time Zones
BST (British Summer Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like London, Edinburgh, Cardiff. JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (BST), it's 8:00 PM in Tokyo (JST). The time difference between BST and JST is 8 hours — Tokyo is ahead of London.
A workday starting at 9 AM in London corresponds to 5:00 PM in Tokyo, giving a short overlap window for morning meetings.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Tokyo with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between BST and JST?
Tokyo (JST) is 8 hours ahead of London (BST). The offset is +8 hours.
Is JST ahead or behind BST?
JST is 8 hours ahead of BST. BST is UTC+1 and JST is UTC+9.
When it's 12:00 PM in London, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London (BST), it's 8:00 PM in Tokyo (JST).
When it's 5:00 PM in London, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 5:00 PM in London (BST), it's 1:00 AM in Tokyo (JST).