What time is it in JST right now?

The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Japan Standard Time (JST), following the rules of the Asia/Tokyo time zone. It is UTC+9 at the moment.

What does JST stand for?

JST stands for Japan Standard Time. It is used in Japan.

JST: Japan Standard Time

Japan Standard Time, UTC+9 right now. Used in Japan. No daylight saving time.

JST, Japan Standard Time

12:51 PM:26JST

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

UTC+9

Abbreviation: JST
Full name: Japan Standard Time
UTC offset now: UTC+9
Standard time: UTC+9
Daylight saving: No
Reference zone: Asia/Tokyo
Where: Japan

Daylight saving time in JST

There is no daylight saving time: the offset is UTC+9 all year.

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Countries and cities on JST

Where Japan Standard Time is kept, with each country's largest cities in the zone.

Countries using JST
City	Local time	Compared to JST
JapanTokyo, Yokohama, Osaka	Wed 12:51 PM	Same time

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