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JST to CET time converter
Central Europe is 7 hours behind Japan for 210 days of 2026, and 8 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
JST to CET conversion table
Local time in Japan and the matching time in Central Europe on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Japan (JST) | Central Europe on 15 January | Central Europe on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
Best meeting times between Japan and Central Europe
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 JST = 07:00-13:00 CET.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 JST = 09:00-10:00 CET.
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Daylight saving between JST and CET
- Japan does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- The gap is 7 hours for 210 days and 8 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Japan. Japan Standard Time is UTC+9 all year with no daylight saving.
Central Europe. Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. The EU changes clocks on the last Sundays of March and October, a few weeks before and after the US.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM JST in CET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Japan is 01:00 in Central Europe. On 15 July it is 02:00.
What is the time difference between Japan and Central Europe?
Central Europe is 7 hours behind Japan for 210 days of 2026, and 8 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between JST and CET change during the year?
Yes. Central Europe changes its clocks and Japan does not, so the gap moves between 7 and 8 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Japan and Central Europe?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 15:00-21:00 JST = 07:00-13:00 CET. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 16:00-17:00 JST = 09:00-10:00 CET.
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