JST to EET
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EETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and EET on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and EET (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: JST and EET
JST runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. That puts JST 7 hours behind EET — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in JST it is 2:00 AM in EET. Midnight in JST is 5:00 PM in EET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
JST to EET time conversion table
| JST (JST) | EET (EET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert JST to EET time
- Scheduling a call from JST to EET: a 10:00 AM start in JST lands at 3:00 AM in EET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both JST and EET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EET). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in JST is 1:00 PM in EET makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM JST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from JST and need EET colleagues present.
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.
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.
Best time to call between JST and EET
Both JST and EET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EET. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
JST and EET overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
JST is 7 hours behind EET (JST UTC+09:00 → EET UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
JST
Does not observe DST
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between JST and EET?
JST (JST, UTC+09:00) is 7 hours behind EET (EET, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert JST time to EET time?
Add -7h to JST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in JST is 2:00 AM in EET.
What time is it in EET right now?
EET uses EET at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from JST.
What is the best time to call EET from JST?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, JST or EET?
JST is 7 hours behind EET. When it is 12:00 PM in JST it is 5:00 AM in EET.
Does daylight saving time affect the JST–EET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between JST and EET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share JST's time zone?
JST also covers Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka and 1 more.
Which countries use JST, JST's zone?
JST is used in Japan.
Is there a day difference between JST and EET?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between JST and EET?
EET is -7h from JST.
What timezone is JST in?
JST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EET in?
EET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use JST (Japan Standard Time)?
JST is used in Japan.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No, JST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about JST?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Which cities are in the EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in JST, what time is it in EET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in JST (JST), it is -7h later in EET (EET).
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