JST to EAT Converter
EAT is 6 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 3:00 AM EAT.
EAT is 6 hours behind JST. To convert JST to EAT, subtract 6 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 3:00 AM EAT.
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
JST to EAT time conversion table
JST to EAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | EAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| JST | EAT |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| JST | EAT |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Conversion table from JST to EAT 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 EAT, −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 EAT
Subtract 6 hours from the JST time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 3:00 AM EAT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EAT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and EAT
The time difference between JST and EAT is 6 hours all year – EAT is behind JST.
JST and EAT during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between JST and EAT
JST and EAT share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EAT, inside working hours for both.
JST to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and EAT?
EAT is 6 hours behind JST all year. 9:00 AM JST = 3:00 AM EAT.
What is 9 AM JST in EAT?
9:00 AM JST is 3:00 AM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in EAT?
12:00 PM JST is 6:00 AM EAT.
Is EAT ahead of or behind JST?
EAT is 6 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in EAT 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 EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT 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 EAT?
JST and EAT share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM EAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.