JST to IST Converter – Japan Standard Time to Indian Standard Time
Japan Standard Time · Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Sapporo
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JST to IST Conversion Table
Common JST times converted to Indian Standard Time (IST)
| Japan — JST | India — IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (midnight) JST | 8:30 PM IST | prev day |
| 6:00 AM JST | 2:30 AM IST | same day |
| 9:00 AM JST | 5:30 AM IST | same day |
| 12:00 PM JST | 8:30 AM IST | same day |
| 3:00 PM JST | 11:30 AM IST | same day |
| 6:00 PM JST | 2:30 PM IST | same day |
| 9:00 PM JST | 5:30 PM IST | same day |
| 11:30 PM JST | 8:00 PM IST | same day |
India Work Hours in JST — Meeting Planner
When India is working (9 AM – 9 PM IST), what time is it in Japan?
| India — IST | Japan — JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM IST | 12:30 PM JST | same day |
| 12:00 PM IST | 3:30 PM JST | same day |
| 3:00 PM IST | 6:30 PM JST | same day |
| 6:00 PM IST | 9:30 PM JST | same day |
| 9:00 PM IST | 12:30 AM JST | next day |
About Japan Standard Time and IST Time Difference
Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30. Japan Standard Time (JST) is UTC+09:00. The offset between JST and IST is IST +3:30 hrs.
India does not observe Daylight Saving Time — IST stays at UTC+5:30 year-round. If Japan observes DST, the actual offset between JST and IST will shift by 1 hour during the DST period (typically spring–autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn–spring in the Southern Hemisphere).
Major cities in Japan Standard Time
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Sapporo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between JST and IST?
IST (Indian Standard Time) is UTC+5:30. Japan Standard Time is UTC+09:00. The difference is IST +3:30 hrs. For example, 12:00 PM JST = 8:30 AM IST.
Does India observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. India does not observe DST. IST stays at UTC+5:30 all year. The offset between JST and IST may change if your timezone observes DST — typically shifting by 1 hour in spring and autumn.
How do I convert JST to IST?
To convert JST to IST: subtract 3.5 hours from the JST time. Use the conversion table above or the live clock for instant DST-aware results.
India–Japan Work Hour Overlap
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