CET to Tokyo Time Converter
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to Tokyo Time, add 8 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Tokyo Time (Tokyo time) is used in Tokyo, Japan.
CET to Tokyo Time time conversion table
CET to Tokyo Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Tokyo Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| CET | Tokyo Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| CET | Tokyo Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from CET to Tokyo Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Tokyo Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Tokyo Time
Add 8 hours to the CET time to get Tokyo Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 6:00 AM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Tokyo Time
The time difference between CET and Tokyo Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Tokyo Time is 8 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Tokyo Time is 7 hours ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Tokyo Time is 8 hours ahead of CET.
CET and Tokyo Time during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- Tokyo Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and Tokyo Time
CET and Tokyo Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 3:00 PM JST.
CET to Tokyo Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Tokyo Time?
Right now JST is 8 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in Tokyo Time?
9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Tokyo Time?
12:00 PM CET is 8:00 PM JST.
Is Tokyo Time ahead of or behind CET?
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in Tokyo Time than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does Tokyo Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Tokyo Time?
CET and Tokyo Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 3:00 PM JST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.