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JST to EAT Converter

EAT is 6 hours behind JST

Current JST Time
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Asia/Tokyo
Current EAT Time
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Africa/Nairobi
Time Diff
6h behind
JST
UTC+9
EAT
UTC+3
Overlapping hours: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM JST (2h)

JST to EAT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EAT

JST to EAT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
JST EAT
12:00 AM 6:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 7:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 8:00 PM -1d
3:00 AM 9:00 PM -1d
4:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
5:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
6:00 AM 12:00 AM
7:00 AM 1:00 AM
8:00 AM 2:00 AM
9:00 AM 3:00 AM
10:00 AM 4:00 AM
11:00 AM 5:00 AM
12:00 PM 6:00 AM
1:00 PM 7:00 AM
2:00 PM 8:00 AM
3:00 PM 9:00 AM
4:00 PM 10:00 AM
5:00 PM 11:00 AM
6:00 PM 12:00 PM
7:00 PM 1:00 PM
8:00 PM 2:00 PM
9:00 PM 3:00 PM
10:00 PM 4:00 PM
11:00 PM 5:00 PM

Converting Japan Standard Time to East Africa Time

Japan Standard Time (JST) and East Africa Time (EAT) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. EAT is 6 hours behind JST. JST is UTC+9, used in Japan, while EAT is UTC+3, used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania.

When converting from JST to EAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM JST equals 3:00 AM EAT, 12:00 PM noon JST equals 6:00 AM EAT, and 5:00 PM JST equals 11:00 AM EAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across JST and EAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between JST and EAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round. EAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between JST and EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is 6 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in JST, it is 6:00 AM in EAT.
How do I convert JST to EAT?
To convert JST to EAT, subtract 6 hours from the JST time. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 3:00 AM EAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does JST or EAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. EAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between JST and EAT?
The best time to schedule a call between JST and EAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in JST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in EAT.
Is JST ahead or behind EAT?
JST (UTC+9) is 6 hours ahead of EAT (UTC+3). JST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo, while EAT corresponds to Africa/Nairobi.

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