🇺🇸PST→🇯🇵JST
PST to JST Timezone Converter
Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) is 17 hours behind Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). 2 hours of standard working-hours overlap per day.
PST
UTC-8
Pacific Standard Time
Difference
17h
PST is 17h behind
JST
UTC+9
Japan Standard Time
PST Working Hours in JST
Standard working hours (9 am – 6 pm) in PST and the equivalent time.
| 🇺🇸 San Francisco (PST) | 🇯🇵 Tokyo (JST) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | 2:00 am | Off hours |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 am | Off hours |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 am | Off hours |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 am | Off hours |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 am | Off hours |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 am | Stretch |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 am | Stretch |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 am | Working Hours |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 am | Working Hours |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 am | Working Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between PST and JST?
PST is UTC-8 and JST is UTC+9. The difference is 17 hours.
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Some timezone abbreviations like PST refer to standard time only. During daylight saving periods, the actual offset may change by 1 hour. The Timezone Meeting Planner handles DST automatically using your browser's timezone data.
What is the best meeting time for PST and JST?
There are 2 hours of overlap between standard working hours in both zones. Open the planner to see the exact window visually.