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AEST to JST converter
Australian Eastern Time
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Japan Standard Time
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Japan Standard Time is 2 hours behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 1 hour behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to April 4: Japan Standard Time is 2 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- April 5 to October 3: Japan Standard Time is 1 hour behind Australian Eastern Time
- October 4 to December 31: Japan Standard Time is 2 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AEST in JST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Australian Eastern Time is 7 AM Japan Standard Time. For part of the year it is 8 AM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is JST from AEST?
Japan Standard Time is 2 hours behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 1 hour behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the AEST to JST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AEST to JST, hour by hour
| Australian Eastern Time | Japan Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 12 AM |
| 3 AM | 1 AM |
| 4 AM | 2 AM |
| 5 AM | 3 AM |
| 6 AM | 4 AM |
| 7 AM | 5 AM |
| 8 AM | 6 AM |
| 9 AM | 7 AM |
| 10 AM | 8 AM |
| 11 AM | 9 AM |
| 12 PM | 10 AM |
| 1 PM | 11 AM |
| 2 PM | 12 PM |
| 3 PM | 1 PM |
| 4 PM | 2 PM |
| 5 PM | 3 PM |
| 6 PM | 4 PM |
| 7 PM | 5 PM |
| 8 PM | 6 PM |
| 9 PM | 7 PM |
| 10 PM | 8 PM |
| 11 PM | 9 PM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.