EAT to JST Converter
JST is 6 hours ahead of EAT. 9:00 AM EAT = 3:00 PM JST.
JST is 6 hours ahead of EAT. To convert EAT to JST, add 6 hours to the EAT time: 9:00 AM EAT = 3:00 PM JST.
EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
EAT to JST time conversion table
EAT to JST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EAT | JST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| EAT | JST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| EAT | JST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from EAT 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 EAT to JST
Add 6 hours to the EAT time to get JST.
Example: 9:00 AM EAT = 3:00 PM JST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EAT = 4:00 AM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EAT and JST
The time difference between EAT and JST is 6 hours all year – JST is ahead of EAT.
EAT and JST during daylight saving time
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EAT and JST
EAT and JST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EAT lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.
EAT to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between EAT and JST?
JST is 6 hours ahead of EAT all year. 9:00 AM EAT = 3:00 PM JST.
What is 9 AM EAT in JST?
9:00 AM EAT is 3:00 PM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EAT in JST?
12:00 PM EAT is 6:00 PM JST.
Is JST ahead of or behind EAT?
JST is 6 hours ahead of EAT, so it is later in JST than in EAT.
Does EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 EAT and JST?
EAT and JST share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EAT lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.