JST to CST

Japan Standard Time

Fri Jun, 19, 2026
4:24 PM

Japan Standard Time (JST)

JST is 9 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+9)

Central Standard Time

Fri Jun, 19, 2026
1:24 AM

Central Standard Time (CST)

CST is 6 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-6)

JST to CST Time Conversion

When it is 12:00 PM in JST, it is 9:00 PM the previous day in CST.

📞There is no overlap during standard 9-to-5 business hours, so a call may need to be early or late in the day for one side.

Time difference between JST and CST

JST is 15 hours ahead of CST.

🕐 Subtract 15 hours from JST time to get CST time.

JST uses 9 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+9) and CST uses 6 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-6).

JST to CST time conversion chart (24 hours)

Highlighted rows are overlapping 9-to-5 business hours – the best time to schedule a call between JST and CST.
JST Time CST Time
12 AM JST Time 9 AM CST Time
1 AM JST Time 10 AM CST Time
2 AM JST Time 11 AM CST Time
3 AM JST Time 12 PM CST Time
4 AM JST Time 1 PM CST Time
5 AM JST Time 2 PM CST Time
6 AM JST Time 3 PM CST Time
7 AM JST Time 4 PM CST Time
8 AM JST Time 5 PM CST Time
9 AM JST Time 6 PM CST Time
10 AM JST Time 7 PM CST Time
11 AM JST Time 8 PM CST Time
JST Time CST Time
12 PM JST Time 9 PM CST Time
1 PM JST Time 10 PM CST Time
2 PM JST Time 11 PM CST Time
3 PM JST Time 12 AM CST Time
4 PM JST Time 1 AM CST Time
5 PM JST Time 2 AM CST Time
6 PM JST Time 3 AM CST Time
7 PM JST Time 4 AM CST Time
8 PM JST Time 5 AM CST Time
9 PM JST Time 6 AM CST Time
10 PM JST Time 7 AM CST Time
11 PM JST Time 8 AM CST Time

JST to CST - Frequently Asked Questions

Q

What is the time difference between JST and CST?

A

JST is 15 hours ahead of CST.

Q

Is JST ahead of or behind CST?

A

JST is ahead of CST by 15 hours.

Q

When it is 9:00 AM in JST, what time is it in CST?

A

It is 6:00 PM the previous day in CST.