JST to Melbourne Time Converter
AEDT is 2 hours ahead of JST. 9:00 AM JST = 11:00 AM AEDT.
AEDT is 2 hours ahead of JST at the moment. To convert JST to Melbourne Time, add 2 hours to the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 11:00 AM AEDT.
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Melbourne Time (Melbourne time) is used in Melbourne, Australia.
JST to Melbourne Time time conversion table
JST to Melbourne Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Melbourne Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| JST | Melbourne Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| JST | Melbourne Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from JST to Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne Time
Add 2 hours to the JST time to get Melbourne Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 11:00 AM AEDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM JST = 12:00 AM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Melbourne Time
The time difference between JST and Melbourne 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 – 4 Apr 2026: Melbourne Time is 2 hours ahead of JST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: Melbourne Time is 1 hour ahead of JST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Melbourne Time is 2 hours ahead of JST.
JST and Melbourne Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Melbourne Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
Best time for a meeting between JST and Melbourne Time
JST and Melbourne Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM JST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
JST to Melbourne Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Melbourne Time?
Right now AEDT is 2 hours ahead of 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 Melbourne Time?
9:00 AM JST is 11:00 AM AEDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Melbourne Time?
12:00 PM JST is 2:00 PM AEDT.
Is Melbourne Time ahead of or behind JST?
AEDT is 2 hours ahead of JST, so it is later in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Melbourne Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and Melbourne Time?
JST and Melbourne Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM JST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.