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Timezone conversion

JST to PST/PDT

Convert Japan Standard Time (JST) to Pacific Time (PST/PDT). Daylight-saving adjustments are applied automatically.

Conversion table

Common times in JST and their equivalents in PST/PDT:

JSTPST/PDT
12:00 AM7:00 AMWed
3:00 AM10:00 AMWed
6:00 AM1:00 PMWed
9:00 AM4:00 PMWed
12:00 PM7:00 PMWed
3:00 PM10:00 PMWed
6:00 PM1:00 AM
9:00 PM4:00 AM

Table computed using a fixed reference date to keep output stable. Use the full converter for any date and time.

Common meeting times

Quick translations for typical business hours in Japan Standard Time:

  • 9:00 AM JST4:00 PM PST/PDT(Wed)
  • 12:00 PM JST7:00 PM PST/PDT(Wed)
  • 3:00 PM JST10:00 PM PST/PDT(Wed)
  • 5:00 PM JST12:00 AM PST/PDT

Best time to schedule a call

The ideal window where both JST and PST/PDT are inside business hours (08:00–18:00) is 8:00 AM–11:00 AM JST, which is 3:00 PM–6:00 PM PST/PDT.

Upcoming offset transitions

At least one of these zones observes DST. The hours-apart number changes on the following dates over the next 12 months:

  • Mar 9, 2026 — gap becomes -16h
  • Nov 2, 2026 — gap becomes -17h

Sample calendar invite

Copy-paste this into your calendar event so attendees see both zones spelled out.

Subject: Sync meeting
Time: 10:00 AM JST (Japan Standard Time) = 5:00 PM PST/PDT (Pacific Time)
Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026
Notes: Japan Standard Time ↔ Pacific Time conversion handled with DST applied automatically.

About Japan Standard Time and Pacific Time

Japan Standard Time

Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Abbreviation: JST

Pacific Time

Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Abbreviation: PST/PDT

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Pacific Time when it's noon in Japan Standard Time?
When it's 12:00 PM JST, it's 7:00 PM PST/PDT.
What's the best time to schedule a call between JST and PST/PDT?
Business-hour overlap (08:00–18:00 in both zones) lands at 8:00 AM–11:00 AM JST, which is 3:00 PM–6:00 PM PST/PDT. Schedule inside that window for both sides to be in their working day.
Does the time difference between JST and PST/PDT change during the year?
Yes — at least one zone observes daylight saving time, so the gap shifts during the year. Upcoming transitions: Mar 9, 2026, Nov 2, 2026.
Does this converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes. All calculations use the IANA time zone database (via Luxon), so DST transitions for both Japan Standard Time and Pacific Time are applied automatically.

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