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JST to CET Time Converter

CET is 8 hours behind JST right now. 9:00 AM in JST is 1:00 AM in CET.

Time now: JST and CET

🌐 Japan Standard Time (JST)8:59 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+09:00
🌐 Central European Time12:59 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+01:00

CET is 8 hours behind JST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

JST to CET conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

JSTCET
12:00 AM4:00 PMprevious day
1:00 AM5:00 PMprevious day
2:00 AM6:00 PMprevious day
3:00 AM7:00 PMprevious day
4:00 AM8:00 PMprevious day
5:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
7:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
8:00 AM12:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 AM
10:00 AM2:00 AM
11:00 AM3:00 AM
12:00 PM4:00 AM
1:00 PM5:00 AM
2:00 PM6:00 AM
3:00 PM7:00 AM
4:00 PM8:00 AM
5:00 PM9:00 AM
6:00 PM10:00 AM
7:00 PM11:00 AM
8:00 PM12:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 PM
10:00 PM2:00 PM
11:00 PM3:00 PM

Best time to meet between JST and CET

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM JST = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CET

The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.

Does the time difference between JST and CET change?

Yes. Right now CET is 8 hours behind JST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 28 March 2027: CET moves its clocks forward. CET is 7 hours behind JST from then (it was 8 hours before).
  • Sunday, 31 October 2027: CET moves its clocks back. CET is 8 hours behind JST from then (it was 7 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in JST is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in CET.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in CET is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in JST.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between JST and CET?

CET is 8 hours behind JST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert JST to CET?

Subtract 8 hours from the JST time to get the CET time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in JST is 1:00 AM in CET. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in CET?

It is 12:59 AM in CET on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:59 AM in JST.

Does the time difference between JST and CET change during the year?

Yes. Right now CET is 8 hours behind JST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: CET moves its clocks forward. CET is 7 hours behind JST from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: CET moves its clocks back. CET is 8 hours behind JST from then (it was 7 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between JST and CET?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM JST = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CET. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

What does CET mean?

Central European Time is CET (UTC+01:00) in winter and CEST (UTC+02:00) in summer.

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