JST time now |
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02:31:52 Sun, 29 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +9 |
Japan Standard Time (JST) operates at UTC+9 and is the official time zone of Japan. It is commonly abbreviated as JST and sometimes referred to as "Japan Time" or "Tokyo Time" in informal contexts. Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so JST remains fixed throughout the year, providing a consistent time reference across the entire country.
Importance and Global Use of JST
JST provides a single, uniform time zone for all of Japan, streamlining nationwide scheduling, public services, transportation, broadcasting, and business operations. The fixed UTC+9 offset helps avoid complications from seasonal time changes and supports clear, year-round coordination within the country.
Internationally, JST is important for global business, trade, and technology, as Japan is a major economic and innovation hub. Many multinational companies, financial institutions, and digital platforms align their operations with JST to coordinate effectively with Japanese markets. Its fixed, no-DST policy also makes JST a reliable time standard for international meetings, development cycles, and global logistics.
Where and When JST is used worldwide
Asia
Asian countries using JST all year
- Japan
Other Time Zones in UTC +9
Other time zones share the same offset as Japan Standard Time (JST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Korea Standard Time – KST
- Palau Time – PWT
- East Timor Time – TLT
- Eastern Indonesian Time – WIT
- Yakutsk Time – YAKT