AEST to Tokyo
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AESTSOURCETokyo
JSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
About Tokyo
WikipediaTokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.
Everything You Need to Know About AEST and Tokyo Time
AEST runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts AEST 1 hour behind Tokyo — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEST it is 8:00 AM in Tokyo. Midnight in AEST is 11:00 PM in Tokyo. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AEST to Tokyo time conversion table
| AEST (AEST) | Tokyo (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AEST to Tokyo time
- Scheduling a call from AEST to Tokyo: a 10:00 AM start in AEST lands at 9:00 AM in Tokyo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AEST and Tokyo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM JST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AEST is 7:00 PM in Tokyo makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AEST and need Tokyo colleagues present.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
About JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
Best time to call between AEST and Tokyo
Both AEST and Tokyo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM JST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AEST and Tokyo share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AEST is 1 hour behind Tokyo (AEST UTC+10:00 → JST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AEST
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Tokyo
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEST and Tokyo?
AEST (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 1 hour behind Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert AEST time to Tokyo time?
Add -1h to AEST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEST is 8:00 AM in Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo right now?
Tokyo uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from AEST.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from AEST?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM JST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, AEST or Tokyo?
AEST is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 PM in AEST it is 11:00 AM in Tokyo.
Do AEST and Tokyo use different time zones?
AEST uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEST–Tokyo difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between AEST and Tokyo is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AEST's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, AEST's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between AEST and Tokyo?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AEST and Tokyo?
Tokyo is -1h from AEST.
What timezone is AEST in?
AEST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
What are the business hours in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
Which cities are in the JST timezone?
Major cities in the JST timezone include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka.
What is the UTC offset for JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the JST timezone?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
When is it midnight in AEST, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEST (AEST), it is -1h later in Tokyo (JST).
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