JST to WET
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WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and WET (Western 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.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Everything You Need to Know About JST and WET Time
JST runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts JST 9 hours behind WET — a difference of -9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in JST it is 12:00 AM in WET. Midnight in JST is 3:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
JST to WET time conversion table
| JST (JST) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert JST to WET time
- Scheduling a call from JST to WET: a 10:00 AM start in JST lands at 1:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h gap: JST and WET have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in WET is 12:00 AM in JST.
- Coordinating a JST-based team with WET 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 JST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -9h gap is not.
- With a -9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week JST takes the early slot, the next week WET does.
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 WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between JST and WET
With a -9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. WET opens at 9:00 AM WET, which is 12:00 AM in JST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
JST and WET have no shared working hours because of the -9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
JST is 9 hours behind WET (JST UTC+09:00 → WET UTC+00:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
JST
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between JST and WET?
JST (JST, UTC+09:00) is 9 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -9h.
How do I convert JST time to WET time?
Add -9h to JST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in JST is 12:00 AM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -9h offset from JST.
What is the best time to call WET from JST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in JST, which is 4:00 AM in WET.
Which is behind, JST or WET?
JST is 9 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in JST it is 3:00 AM in WET.
Does daylight saving time affect the JST–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -9h offset between JST and WET 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 WET?
Not normally. The -9h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between JST and WET?
WET is -9h from JST.
What timezone is JST in?
JST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET 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 WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in JST, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in JST (JST), it is -9h later in WET (WET).
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