Current Time in JST
About JST
The standard time in Japan, observed year-round. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. It is also used by South Korea (as Korea Standard Time, KST) and parts of Indonesia (as WIT).
UTC</a> Offset: +09:00
Current time shown is based on the representative IANA zone: Asia/Tokyo
Japan Standard Time (JST) is a time zone at UTC offset +09:00. As of Sunday, August 9, 2026, 11:08:44 AM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in JST is 20:08:44. It groups 2 IANA time zones, including Asia/Tokyo and Japan, which all share this offset. JST is observed in countries such as Australia and Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in JST?
As of Sunday, August 9, 2026, 11:08:44 AM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in JST (Japan Standard Time) is 20:08:44.
What is the UTC offset of JST?
JST corresponds to UTC+09:00. Add this offset to UTC to get the local time.
Which IANA time zones use JST?
JST covers 2 IANA time zones, including Asia/Tokyo and Japan.