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JST to Shanghai Time Converter

CST is 1 hour behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM CST.

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Japan Standard Time
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Shanghai, China
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CST is 1 hour behind JST. To convert JST to Shanghai Time, subtract 1 hour from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM CST.

JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Shanghai Time (Shanghai time) is used in Shanghai, China.

JST to Shanghai Time time conversion table

JST to Shanghai Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

12 AM – 7 AM JST
JSTShanghai Time
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8 AM – 3 PM JST
JSTShanghai Time
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4 PM – 11 PM JST
JSTShanghai Time
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Conversion table from JST to Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai Time

Subtract 1 hour from the JST time to get Shanghai Time.

Example: 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM CST.

Across midnight: 12:00 AM JST = 11:00 PM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between JST and Shanghai Time

The time difference between JST and Shanghai Time is 1 hour all year – CST is behind JST.

JST and Shanghai Time during daylight saving time

  • JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
  • Shanghai Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.

Best time for a meeting between JST and Shanghai Time

JST and Shanghai Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.

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JST to Shanghai Time FAQ

What is the time difference between JST and Shanghai Time?

CST is 1 hour behind JST all year. 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM CST.

What is 9 AM JST in Shanghai Time?

9:00 AM JST is 8:00 AM CST.

What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Shanghai Time?

12:00 PM JST is 11:00 AM CST.

Is Shanghai Time ahead of or behind JST?

CST is 1 hour behind JST, so it is earlier in Shanghai 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 Shanghai Time change for daylight saving time?

No. Shanghai Time 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 Shanghai Time?

JST and Shanghai Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.