Iran to JST
+5h 30mIran
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IRST and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the IRST (Iran Standard Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
IRST – Iran Standard Time
UTC+03:30Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
- •Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Iran and JST Time
Iran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. JST runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Iran 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of JST — a difference of +5h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Iran it is 2:30 PM in JST. Midnight in Iran is 5:30 AM in JST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Iran to JST time conversion table
| Iran (IRST) | JST (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM | next day |
Why people convert Iran to JST time
- Scheduling a call from Iran to JST: a 10:00 AM start in Iran lands at 3:30 PM in JST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Iran and JST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IRST time (2:30 PM–5:00 PM JST). That is roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Iran-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 IRST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:30 AM IRST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Iran and need JST colleagues present.
About IRST (Iran Standard Time)
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.
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 Iran and JST
Both Iran and JST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:30 AM IRST, which is 2:30 PM–5:00 PM JST. That gives roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Iran and JST overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Iran is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of JST (IRST UTC+03:30 → JST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:30 AM IRST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Iran and JST?
Iran (IRST, UTC+03:30) is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of JST (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +5h 30m.
How do I convert Iran time to JST time?
Add +5h 30m to Iran local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Iran is 2:30 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 +5h 30m offset from Iran.
What is the best time to call JST from Iran?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IRST — that maps to 2:30 PM–5:00 PM JST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Iran or JST?
Iran is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of JST. When it is 12:00 PM in Iran it is 5:30 PM in JST.
Do Iran and JST use different time zones?
Iran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30, while JST uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tehran and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Iran–JST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +5h 30m offset between Iran and JST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Iran's time zone?
IRST also covers Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.
Which countries use IRST, Iran's zone?
IRST is used in Iran.
Is there a day difference between Iran and JST?
Not normally. The +5h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Iran and JST?
JST is +5h 30m from Iran.
What timezone is Iran in?
Iran operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is JST in?
JST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use IRST (Iran Standard Time)?
IRST is used in Iran.
Does IRST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, IRST switches to IRDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about IRST?
IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
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 Iran, what time is it in JST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Iran (IRST), it is +5h 30m later in JST (JST).
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