What is JST?
The standard time used throughout Japan.
- Full name
- Japan Standard Time
- Abbreviation
- JST
- Definition type
- Fixed UTC offset
- Offset in minutes
- 540 minutes
Time Zone Guide
Current JST Time
Japan Standard Time
View the current local time, active UTC offset, regions and daylight-saving behavior for Japan Standard Time.
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JST · Japan Standard Time
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Where is JST used?
This definition is associated with the following countries or regions:
Japan
Daylight-saving behavior
Japan Standard Time is represented as a fixed offset and does not automatically change for daylight-saving time.
Converters
Popular JST conversions
Convert JST to other popular time-zone definitions and fixed offsets.
FAQ
JST time FAQ
Common questions about Japan Standard Time, its UTC offset, regions and daylight-saving behavior.
What is JST?
JST stands for Japan Standard Time. The standard time used throughout Japan.
What is the current UTC offset for JST?
The active offset for JST on this date is UTC+09:00.
Does JST use daylight saving time?
Japan Standard Time is represented on TimeInOne as a fixed offset and does not automatically switch for daylight-saving time.
Where is JST used?
JST is associated with Japan. Time-zone abbreviations can sometimes be ambiguous, so TimeInOne uses the definition displayed on this page.
Is JST a fixed time zone?
JST is defined as a fixed offset of UTC+09:00. Its offset does not change automatically according to the date.