JST to Denver Time Converter
MST is 16 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM MST (previous day).
MST is 16 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert JST to Denver Time, subtract 16 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM MST (previous day).
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Denver Time (Denver time) is used in Denver, USA.
JST to Denver Time time conversion table
JST to Denver Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Denver Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| JST | Denver Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| JST | Denver Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Conversion table from JST to Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver Time
Subtract 16 hours from the JST time to get Denver Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM MST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 9:00 AM MST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Denver Time
The time difference between JST and Denver 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 – 7 Mar 2026: Denver Time is 16 hours behind of JST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Denver Time is 15 hours behind of JST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Denver Time is 16 hours behind of JST.
JST and Denver Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Denver Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
Best time for a meeting between JST and Denver Time
JST and Denver Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 3:00 PM MST.
JST to Denver Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Denver Time?
Right now MST is 16 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 Denver Time?
9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM MST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Denver Time?
12:00 PM JST is 8:00 PM MST (previous day).
Is Denver Time ahead of or behind JST?
MST is 16 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Denver 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 Denver Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Denver Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and Denver Time?
JST and Denver Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 3:00 PM MST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.