JST to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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. Philadelphia Time (Philadelphia time) is used in Philadelphia, USA.
JST to Philadelphia Time time conversion table
JST to Philadelphia Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Philadelphia 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 | Philadelphia 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 | Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Time
Subtract 14 hours from the JST time to get Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Time
The time difference between JST and Philadelphia 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: Philadelphia Time is 14 hours behind of JST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Philadelphia Time is 13 hours behind of JST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Philadelphia Time is 14 hours behind of JST.
JST and Philadelphia Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Time
JST and Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Time?
9:00 AM JST is 7:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Philadelphia Time?
12:00 PM JST is 10:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is Philadelphia Time ahead of or behind JST?
EST is 14 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Time?
JST and Philadelphia 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.