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Convert JST to EST
Japan Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time — New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-13 hours
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
EST Full Name
Eastern Standard Time
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About JST and EST Time Zones
JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and covers cities like New York, Washington D.C., Miami.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 11:00 PM in New York (EST). The time difference between JST and EST is 13 hours — New York is behind Tokyo.
With a 14-hour gap, scheduling overlap is very limited. Early morning in Tokyo (6–8 AM) corresponds to evening or late night in New York.
Daylight Saving Time
EST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-4.
During DST transitions, the time difference between JST and EST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between JST and EST?
New York (EST) is 13 hours behind Tokyo (JST). The offset is -13 hours.
Is EST ahead or behind JST?
EST is 13 hours behind JST. JST is UTC+9 and EST is UTC-4.
When it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 11:00 PM in New York (EST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in New York?
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo (JST), it's 4:00 AM in New York (EST).
Does EST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.