CET to JST Time Converter
Central European Time → Japan Standard Time
CET
UTC+1
Central European Time
JST
UTC+9
Japan Standard Time
CET observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions
Central European Time (CET) is 8 hours ahead Japan Standard Time (JST). When it is noon in CET, it is 8 PM in JST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
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All 24 Hours — CET to JST
Click any row to see the full detail page. Current hour in CET is highlighted.
Best Meeting Times — CET & JST
Recommended windows where both CET and JST participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).
Tip: When scheduling between CET and JST, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue. Note that one of these time zones observes Daylight Saving Time — the offset may shift ±1 hour around transition dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions — CET to JST
Central European Time (CET) is 8 hours ahead of Japan Standard Time (JST). CET is UTC+1 and JST is UTC+9. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
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CET
UTC+1
21:43:04
Wednesday
JST
UTC+9
05:43:04
Thursday
Right now, 9 PM CET = 5 AM JST(+1 day)
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Reverse Conversion
JST to CET
Japan Standard Time → Central European Time
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