Cologne Time to JST 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 Cologne Time to JST, add 8 hours to the Cologne Time time: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
Cologne Time (Cologne time) is used in Cologne, Germany. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
Cologne Time to JST time conversion table
Cologne Time to JST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Cologne Time | JST |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cologne Time | JST |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cologne Time | JST |
|---|---|
| 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 Cologne Time to JST 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 JST, −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 Cologne Time to JST
Add 8 hours to the Cologne Time time to get JST.
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 Cologne Time and JST
The time difference between Cologne Time and JST 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: JST is 8 hours ahead of Cologne Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: JST is 7 hours ahead of Cologne Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: JST is 8 hours ahead of Cologne Time.
Cologne Time and JST during daylight saving time
- Cologne Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Cologne Time and JST
Cologne Time and JST 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.
Cologne Time to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between Cologne Time and JST?
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 Cologne Time in JST?
9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Cologne Time in JST?
12:00 PM CET is 8:00 PM JST.
Is JST ahead of or behind Cologne Time?
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in JST than in Cologne Time.
Does Cologne Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Cologne Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Cologne Time and JST?
Cologne Time and JST 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.