JST to Sydney 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 Sydney Time, add 2 hours to the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 11:00 AM AEDT.
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Sydney Time (Sydney time) is used in Sydney, Australia.
JST to Sydney Time time conversion table
JST to Sydney Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Sydney Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 2:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 1:00 AM JST | 3:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 2:00 AM JST | 4:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 3:00 AM JST | 5:00 AM AEDT | night |
| 4:00 AM JST | 6:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 AM JST | 7:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 AM JST | 8:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 AM JST | 9:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 8:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM AEDT | — |
| 9:00 AM JST | 11:00 AM AEDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM JST | 12:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM JST | 1:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM JST | 2:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM JST | 3:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM JST | 4:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM JST | 5:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 PM JST | 6:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 PM JST | 7:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 PM JST | 8:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 PM JST | 9:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 8:00 PM JST | 10:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 9:00 PM JST | 11:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 10:00 PM JST | 12:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM JST | 1:00 AM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to Sydney Time
Add 2 hours to the JST time to get Sydney 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 Sydney Time
The time difference between JST and Sydney 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: Sydney Time is 2 hours ahead of JST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: Sydney Time is 1 hour ahead of JST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Sydney Time is 2 hours ahead of JST.
JST and Sydney Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- Sydney 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 Sydney Time
JST and Sydney 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 Sydney Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Sydney 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 Sydney Time?
9:00 AM JST is 11:00 AM AEDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Sydney Time?
12:00 PM JST is 2:00 PM AEDT.
Is Sydney Time ahead of or behind JST?
AEDT is 2 hours ahead of JST, so it is later in Sydney 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 Sydney Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney 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 Sydney Time?
JST and Sydney 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.