PST to JST Converter
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM JST (next day).
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to JST, add 17 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM JST (next day).
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to JST time conversion table
PST to JST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM JST | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM JST | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 7:00 PM JST | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 8:00 PM JST | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 9:00 PM JST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 10:00 PM JST | night |
| 6:00 AM PST | 11:00 PM JST | night |
| 7:00 AM PST | 12:00 AM JST | next day |
| 8:00 AM PST | 1:00 AM JST | next day |
| 9:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM JST | next day |
| 10:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM JST | next day |
| 11:00 AM PST | 4:00 AM JST | next day |
| 12:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM JST | next day |
| 1:00 PM PST | 6:00 AM JST | next day |
| 2:00 PM PST | 7:00 AM JST | next day |
| 3:00 PM PST | 8:00 AM JST | next day |
| 4:00 PM PST | 9:00 AM JST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM PST | 10:00 AM JST | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 11:00 AM JST | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 12:00 PM JST | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM JST | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM JST | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM JST | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM JST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to JST
Add 17 hours to the PST time to get JST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM JST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 3:00 PM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and JST
The time difference between PST and JST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: JST is 17 hours ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: JST is 16 hours ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: JST is 17 hours ahead of PST.
PST and JST during daylight saving time
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between PST and JST
PST and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM JST.
PST to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and JST?
Right now JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PST in JST?
9:00 AM PST is 2:00 AM JST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in JST?
12:00 PM PST is 5:00 AM JST (next day).
Is JST ahead of or behind PST?
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in JST than in PST.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and JST?
PST and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM JST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.