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JST to China Time Converter

CST is 1 hour behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM CST.

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Japan Standard Time
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CST
China Standard Time
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CST is 1 hour behind JST. To convert JST to China Time, subtract 1 hour from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM CST.

JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei).

JST to China Time time conversion table

JST to China Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

12 AM – 7 AM JST
JSTChina Time
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8 AM – 3 PM JST
JSTChina Time
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4 PM – 11 PM JST
JSTChina Time
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Conversion table from JST to China 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 China 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 China Time

Subtract 1 hour from the JST time to get China Time.

Example: 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM CST.

Across midnight: 12:00 AM JST = 11:00 PM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between JST and China Time

The time difference between JST and China Time is 1 hour all year – CST is behind JST.

JST and China Time during daylight saving time

  • JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
  • China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.

Best time for a meeting between JST and China Time

JST and China Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.

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JST to China Time FAQ

What is the time difference between JST and China Time?

CST is 1 hour behind JST all year. 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM CST.

What is 9 AM JST in China Time?

9:00 AM JST is 8:00 AM CST.

What is 12 PM (noon) JST in China Time?

12:00 PM JST is 11:00 AM CST.

Is China Time ahead of or behind JST?

CST is 1 hour behind JST, so it is earlier in China 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 China Time change for daylight saving time?

No. China 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 JST and China Time?

JST and China Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.