PST to JST Converter – Pacific Standard Time to Japan Standard Time
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8, switching to PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving, while JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 all year. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
PST to JST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Pacific Standard Time to Japan Standard Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| PST (UTC-8) | JST (UTC+9) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and JST?
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9.
How do I convert PST to JST?
Take your time in PST and add 17 hours. For example, 9:00 AM PST is 2:00 AM in JST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect PST to JST conversion?
Yes. PST switches to PDT (UTC-7) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and JST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. JST is 17 hours ahead of PST, so overlap is limited - early morning in one zone and evening in the other usually works best.