JST to Berlin Time Converter
CET is 8 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
CET is 8 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert JST to Berlin Time, subtract 8 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Berlin Time (Berlin time) is used in Berlin, Germany.
JST to Berlin Time time conversion table
JST to Berlin Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Berlin Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| JST | Berlin Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| JST | Berlin Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Conversion table from JST to Berlin 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 Berlin 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 JST to Berlin Time
Subtract 8 hours from the JST time to get Berlin Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Berlin Time
The time difference between JST and Berlin 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: Berlin Time is 8 hours behind of JST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Berlin Time is 7 hours behind of JST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Berlin Time is 8 hours behind of JST.
JST and Berlin Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Berlin 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).
Best time for a meeting between JST and Berlin Time
JST and Berlin Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM JST, which is 7:00 AM CET.
JST to Berlin Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Berlin Time?
Right now CET is 8 hours behind JST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM JST in Berlin Time?
9:00 AM JST is 1:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Berlin Time?
12:00 PM JST is 4:00 AM CET.
Is Berlin Time ahead of or behind JST?
CET is 8 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Berlin Time than in JST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does Berlin Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Berlin Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and Berlin Time?
JST and Berlin Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM JST, which is 7:00 AM CET.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.