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Timezone conversion

PST/PDT to JST

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

Conversion table

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

PST/PDTJST
12:00 AM5:00 PM
3:00 AM8:00 PM
6:00 AM11:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 AMFri
12:00 PM5:00 AMFri
3:00 PM8:00 AMFri
6:00 PM11:00 AMFri
9:00 PM2:00 PMFri

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 Pacific Time:

  • 9:00 AM PST/PDT2:00 AM JST(Fri)
  • 12:00 PM PST/PDT5:00 AM JST(Fri)
  • 3:00 PM PST/PDT8:00 AM JST(Fri)
  • 5:00 PM PST/PDT10:00 AM JST(Fri)

Best time to schedule a call

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

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 PST/PDT (Pacific Time) = 3:00 AM JST (Japan Standard Time)
Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026
Notes: Pacific Time ↔ Japan Standard Time conversion handled with DST applied automatically.

About Pacific Time and Japan Standard Time

Pacific Time

Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Abbreviation: PST/PDT

Japan Standard Time

Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Abbreviation: JST

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Japan Standard Time when it's noon in Pacific Time?
When it's 12:00 PM PST/PDT, it's 5:00 AM JST.
What's the best time to schedule a call between PST/PDT and JST?
Business-hour overlap (08:00–18:00 in both zones) lands at 3:00 PM–6:00 PM PST/PDT, which is 8:00 AM–11:00 AM JST. Schedule inside that window for both sides to be in their working day.
Does the time difference between PST/PDT and JST 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 Pacific Time and Japan Standard Time are applied automatically.

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