JST to Hamilton Time Converter
EST is 14 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 14 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert JST to Hamilton Time, subtract 14 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Hamilton Time (Hamilton time) is used in Hamilton, Canada.
JST to Hamilton Time time conversion table
JST to Hamilton Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Hamilton Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| JST | Hamilton Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| JST | Hamilton Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Conversion table from JST to Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton Time
Subtract 14 hours from the JST time to get Hamilton Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 11:00 AM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Hamilton Time
The time difference between JST and Hamilton 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: Hamilton Time is 14 hours behind of JST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Hamilton Time is 13 hours behind of JST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Hamilton Time is 14 hours behind of JST.
JST and Hamilton Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Hamilton Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between JST and Hamilton Time
JST and Hamilton 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 5:00 PM EST.
JST to Hamilton Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Hamilton Time?
Right now EST is 14 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 Hamilton Time?
9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Hamilton Time?
12:00 PM JST is 10:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is Hamilton Time ahead of or behind JST?
EST is 14 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Hamilton 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 Hamilton Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Hamilton Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and Hamilton Time?
JST and Hamilton 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 5:00 PM EST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.