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Convert JST to GMT

Japan Standard Time (JST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Japanese corporations with UK and European operations -- spanning automotive (Toyota Derbyshire plant, Nissan Sunderland plant), finance (Nomura, Daiwa London offices), and technology partnerships -- convert JST to GMT for board calls, market handoffs, and cross-regional standups. The 9-hour gap means Tokyo mornings catch London's previous evening, and the only productive overlap is when Tokyo stays late or London starts early.

When it's 12:00 PM JST, it's 3:00 AM GMT

UTC+9 UTC±0 -9 hours

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JST to GMT Conversion Table

Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.

JST GMT
12:00 AM 3:00 PM -1 day
1:00 AM 4:00 PM -1 day
2:00 AM 5:00 PM -1 day
3:00 AM 6:00 PM -1 day
4:00 AM 7:00 PM -1 day
5:00 AM 8:00 PM -1 day
6:00 AM 9:00 PM -1 day
7:00 AM 10:00 PM -1 day
8:00 AM 11:00 PM -1 day
9:00 AM 12:00 AM
10:00 AM 1:00 AM
11:00 AM 2:00 AM
12:00 PM 3:00 AM
1:00 PM 4:00 AM
2:00 PM 5:00 AM
3:00 PM 6:00 AM
4:00 PM 7:00 AM
5:00 PM 8:00 AM
6:00 PM 9:00 AM
7:00 PM 10:00 AM
8:00 PM 11:00 AM
9:00 PM 12:00 PM
10:00 PM 1:00 PM
11:00 PM 2:00 PM

Best Meeting Window

Top meeting times for teams in JST and GMT (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
JST GMT+9
GMT GMT
Overlap
Everyone available
Most available
Some overlap
Outside work hours
1 1:00 PM -- 2:00 PM JST
JST: 1:00 PM GMT: 4:00 AM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for GMT. Note: 1 timezone(s) have a DST transition within 14 days.

5.4 / 10
2 2:00 PM -- 3:00 PM JST
JST: 2:00 PM GMT: 5:00 AM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for GMT. Note: 1 timezone(s) have a DST transition within 14 days.

5.4 / 10
3 9:00 PM -- 10:00 PM JST
JST: 9:00 PM GMT: 12:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for JST. Note: 1 timezone(s) have a DST transition within 14 days.

5.4 / 10

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Scheduling Tips

  • Schedule meetings at 5:00-6:00 PM JST / 8:00-9:00 AM GMT to catch both teams during or near working hours.
  • During BST (late March to late October), the overlap improves to 4:00-6:00 PM JST / 8:00-10:00 AM BST -- use the wider window for longer discussions.
  • For async handoffs, have the Tokyo team post updates before 6:00 PM JST so London sees them at 9:00 AM GMT the same day.

Time Difference & DST

GMT is 9 hours behind JST. JST is at UTC+9 and GMT is at UTC±0.

Upcoming DST Transitions:

GMT Clocks spring forward on March 30, 2026

The conversion table above reflects the current DST state at build time. Use the interactive converter for live, date-specific conversions.

Major Cities

Japan Standard Time (JST)

  • Tokyo
  • Osaka
  • Yokohama

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

  • London
  • Manchester
  • Birmingham

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between JST and GMT?
JST (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9) is 9 hours ahead of GMT (UTC+0). When it is 5:00 PM in Tokyo, it is 8:00 AM in London. During British Summer Time (late March to late October), the gap narrows to 8 hours.
What is 9:00 AM JST in London time?
9:00 AM JST is 12:00 AM (midnight) GMT. During BST (summer), 9:00 AM JST is 1:00 AM BST. Japanese mornings fall entirely outside UK business hours.
When is the best time for a call from Tokyo to London?
The most practical window is 5:00-6:00 PM JST / 8:00-9:00 AM GMT. Tokyo colleagues stay slightly past core hours to catch the London morning. During BST, this improves to 4:00-6:00 PM JST / 8:00-10:00 AM BST, giving a full 2-hour window.
Does Japan observe daylight saving time?
No. Japan uses JST (UTC+9) year-round. The only seasonal change in the Tokyo-London offset comes from the UK side when it switches to BST (UTC+1), reducing the gap from 9 to 8 hours.

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