Convert EST to JST — Time Difference Between Eastern Standard Time and Japan Standard Time

Drag the slider or click the time display to type a specific hour and instantly convert EST to JSTJapan Standard Time is 14 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Scroll down to browse the full EST to JST conversion table, check what time 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, or 12 PM in Kingston is in Tokyo, and use the date picker to compare times on any day for accurate scheduling.

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EST

Eastern Standard Time

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Japan Standard Time is 14 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time

JST

Japan Standard Time

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EST to JST Time Zone Difference — Hour-by-Hour Conversion Table

Scan each row to find what time any hour in Kingston is in Tokyo — tap the arrows to jump between days, click "Today" to reset, and use the color-coded bands to quickly spot overlapping work hours, early mornings, and late nights at a glance.

EST (Kingston)JST (Tokyo)

How to Convert EST to JST

Drag the slider on the EST timeline to pick your time — the JST time updates instantly. You can also click the time display to type a specific hour or pick one from the 15-minute interval dropdown, and use the date picker to check a different day.

What Is the Time Difference Between EST and JST?

Japan Standard Time (JST) is 14 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). To convert, add 14 hours — for example, 9:00 AM EST is 11:00 PM JST.

What Time Is It Now in Kingston?

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What Time Is It Now in Tokyo?

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EST to JST Quick Reference

6:00 AM EST 8:00 PM JST
7:00 AM EST 9:00 PM JST
8:00 AM EST 10:00 PM JST
9:00 AM EST 11:00 PM JST
10:00 AM EST 12:00 AM (next day) JST
11:00 AM EST 1:00 AM (next day) JST
12:00 PM EST 2:00 AM (next day) JST
1:00 PM EST 3:00 AM (next day) JST
2:00 PM EST 4:00 AM (next day) JST
3:00 PM EST 5:00 AM (next day) JST
4:00 PM EST 6:00 AM (next day) JST
5:00 PM EST 7:00 AM (next day) JST

EST to JST Meeting Planner

Use the color-coded table above to find overlapping work hours between Kingston and Tokyo. Amber rows mark daytime hours — pick a slot that falls in amber on both sides for a meeting that works for everyone.

Why Trust This EST to JST Converter?

Timezoney uses the IANA Time Zone Database — the same source that powers your phone and computer — so every conversion handles daylight saving transitions and half-hour offsets automatically.

Eastern Standard Time

Abbreviation
EST
UTC Offset
UTC-5:00
City
Kingston
Country
Jamaica

Japan Standard Time

Abbreviation
JST
UTC Offset
UTC+9:00
City
Tokyo
Country
Japan