Convert JST to PST — Time Difference Between Japan Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time

How to Convert JST to PST

Drag the slider on the JST timeline to pick your time — the PST 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 JST and PST?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 17 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST). To convert, subtract 17 hours — for example, 9:00 AM JST is 4:00 PM (previous day) PST.

JST to PST Quick Reference

JST to PST Meeting Planner

Use the color-coded table above to find overlapping work hours between Tokyo and Los Angeles. 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 JST to PST 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.