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CET to JST converter
Central European Time
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Japan Standard Time
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Japan Standard Time is 7 hours ahead of Central European Time for most of the year, and 8 hours ahead of 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 March 28: Japan Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of Central European Time
- March 29 to October 24: Japan Standard Time is 7 hours ahead of Central European Time
- October 25 to December 31: Japan Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of Central European Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM CET in JST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Central European Time is 4 PM Japan Standard Time. For part of the year it is 5 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is JST from CET?
Japan Standard Time is 7 hours ahead of Central European Time for most of the year, and 8 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the CET to JST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
CET to JST, hour by hour
| Central European Time | Japan Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 7 AM |
| 1 AM | 8 AM |
| 2 AM | 9 AM |
| 3 AM | 10 AM |
| 4 AM | 11 AM |
| 5 AM | 12 PM |
| 6 AM | 1 PM |
| 7 AM | 2 PM |
| 8 AM | 3 PM |
| 9 AM | 4 PM |
| 10 AM | 5 PM |
| 11 AM | 6 PM |
| 12 PM | 7 PM |
| 1 PM | 8 PM |
| 2 PM | 9 PM |
| 3 PM | 10 PM |
| 4 PM | 11 PM |
| 5 PM | 12 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 1 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 2 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 3 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 4 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 5 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 6 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.