CST to Tokyo Time Converter
JST is 15 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 12:00 AM JST (next day).
JST is 15 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert CST to Tokyo Time, add 15 hours to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 12:00 AM JST (next day).
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Tokyo Time (Tokyo time) is used in Tokyo, Japan.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to Tokyo Time time conversion table
CST to Tokyo Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | Tokyo Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| CST | Tokyo Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| CST | Tokyo Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 |
Conversion table from CST 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 CST to Tokyo Time
Add 15 hours to the CST time to get Tokyo Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 12:00 AM JST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 1:00 PM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and Tokyo Time
The time difference between CST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Tokyo Time is 15 hours ahead of CST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Tokyo Time is 14 hours ahead of CST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Tokyo Time is 15 hours ahead of CST.
CST and Tokyo Time during daylight saving time
- CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- Tokyo Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CST and Tokyo Time
CST and Tokyo Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 10:00 PM JST.
CST to Tokyo Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and Tokyo Time?
Right now JST is 15 hours ahead of CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CST in Tokyo Time?
9:00 AM CST is 12:00 AM JST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Tokyo Time?
12:00 PM CST is 3:00 AM JST (next day).
Is Tokyo Time ahead of or behind CST?
JST is 15 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in Tokyo Time than in CST.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
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 CST and Tokyo Time?
CST and Tokyo Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 10:00 PM JST.
Is CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.