Offset
The time difference between Gulf Standard Time and Japan Standard Time is 5 hours.
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
GST: UTC+4
JST: UTC+9
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Japan Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Gulf Standard Time (2 PM–5 PM in Japan Standard Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Gulf Standard Time (3:00 PM Japan Standard 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.
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
Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.
Japan Standard Time is also known as JST. To call Japan, dial +81.
Japan Standard Time is approximately 4,950 miles northeast of Gulf Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| GST | JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Japan Standard Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:29 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 13h 38m
- Sunrise
- 4:27 AM
- Sunset
- 6:55 PM
- Day length
- 14h 28m
Daylight overlap: 8h 25m — 5:29 AM–1:55 PM in Gulf Standard Time (10:29 AM–6:55 PM in Japan Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Gulf Standard Time
Cities in Japan Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Airports in Japan Standard Time
- HND
- NRT
- ITM
- KIX
- UKB
- NGO
- NKM
- CTS
- OKD
- FUK
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am GST in JST?
- 9:00 am GST is 2:00 pm JST.
- What is 12:00 pm GST in JST?
- 12:00 pm GST is 5:00 pm JST.
- What is 12:30 pm GST in JST?
- 12:30 pm GST is 5:30 pm JST.
- What is 2:00 pm GST in JST?
- 2:00 pm GST is 7:00 pm JST.
- What is 5:00 pm GST in JST?
- 5:00 pm GST is 10:00 pm JST.
- What is 11:30 pm GST in JST?
- 11:30 pm GST is 4:30 am JST, the next day.