World Timezones

CET to JST Converter

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Central European Time6:35 amFri, Jun 5
Central European TimeCEST
Europe · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Japan Standard TimeJST
Asia · UTC+9
1:35 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Central European Time and Japan Standard Time is 7 hours.

7 hours

Central European Time (CEST) is behind Japan Standard Time (JST).

CEST: UTC+2

JST: UTC+9

Central European Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Japan Standard Time is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Central European Time (4 PM–5 PM in Japan Standard Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 9:00 AM Central European Time (4:00 PM Japan Standard Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

France

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Victory in Europe DayFri, May 8
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Whit MondayMon, May 25
  • Bastille DayTue, Jul 14
  • Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
  • All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
  • Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

Japan

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
  • Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
  • The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
  • Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
  • Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
  • Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
  • Greenery DayMon, May 4
  • Children's DayTue, May 5
  • Marine DayMon, Jul 20
  • Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
  • Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
  • Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
  • Sports DayMon, Oct 12
  • Culture DayTue, Nov 3
  • Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23

About these zones

Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST. To call France, dial +33.

Japan Standard Time is also known as JST. To call Japan, dial +81.

Japan Standard Time is approximately 6,050 miles northeast of Central European Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CETJSTDay
12:00 am7:00 amSame day
1:00 am8:00 amSame day
2:00 am9:00 amSame day
3:00 am10:00 amSame day
4:00 am11:00 amSame day
5:00 am12:00 pmSame day
6:00 am1:00 pmSame day
7:00 am2:00 pmSame day
8:00 am3:00 pmSame day
9:00 am4:00 pmSame day
10:00 am5:00 pmSame day
11:00 am6:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
6:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
7:00 pm2:00 am+1 day
8:00 pm3:00 am+1 day
9:00 pm4:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm5:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm6:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Central European Time observes daylight saving time; Japan Standard Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Central European Time transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Central European Time
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
9:50 PM
Day length
15h 59m
Japan Standard Time
Sunrise
4:27 AM
Sunset
6:55 PM
Day length
14h 28m

Daylight overlap: 6h 4m — 5:50 AM–11:55 AM in Central European Time (12:50 PM–6:55 PM in Japan Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central European Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • CDG
  • LBG
  • ORY
  • MRS
  • GNB
  • LYS
  • NCE

Airports in Japan Standard Time

  • HND
  • NRT
  • ITM
  • KIX
  • UKB
  • NGO
  • NKM
  • CTS
  • OKD
  • FUK

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CET in JST?
9:00 am CET is 4:00 pm JST.
What is 12:00 pm CET in JST?
12:00 pm CET is 7:00 pm JST.
What is 12:30 pm CET in JST?
12:30 pm CET is 7:30 pm JST.
What is 2:00 pm CET in JST?
2:00 pm CET is 9:00 pm JST.
What is 5:00 pm CET in JST?
5:00 pm CET is 12:00 am JST, the next day.
What is 11:30 pm CET in JST?
11:30 pm CET is 6:30 am JST, the next day.