EET to JST
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JSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EET and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EET (Eastern European Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: EET and JST
EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. JST runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts EET 7 hours ahead of JST — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EET it is 4:00 PM in JST. Midnight in EET is 7:00 AM in JST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EET to JST time conversion table
| EET (EET) | JST (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert EET to JST time
- Scheduling a call from EET to JST: a 10:00 AM start in EET lands at 5:00 PM in JST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EET and JST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EET time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a EET-based team with JST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EET and need JST colleagues present.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
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 EET and JST
Both EET and JST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EET, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EET and JST overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EET), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
EET is 7 hours ahead of JST (EET UTC+02:00 → JST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
JST
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EET and JST?
EET (EET, UTC+02:00) is 7 hours ahead of JST (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert EET time to JST time?
Add +7h to EET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EET is 4:00 PM in JST.
What time is it in JST right now?
JST 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 +7h offset from EET.
What is the best time to call JST from EET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EET — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, EET or JST?
EET is 7 hours ahead of JST. When it is 12:00 PM in EET it is 7:00 PM in JST.
Does daylight saving time affect the EET–JST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +7h offset between EET and JST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EET's time zone?
EET also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EET, EET's zone?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between EET and JST?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between EET and JST?
JST is +7h from EET.
What timezone is EET in?
EET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is JST in?
JST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
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 EET, what time is it in JST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EET (EET), it is +7h later in JST (JST).
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