Translation guide
JST stands for Japan Standard Time, the time zone used in Japan (UTC+9). This guide explains how to refer to it in Japanese.
Referring to the time zone of Japan
The formal name for Japan Standard Time. Used in official or technical contexts.
日本標準時はUTC+9です。
Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
The English abbreviation is commonly understood in Japan, especially in international or technical settings.
会議はJSTの午後3時です。
The meeting is at 3 PM JST.
Literally 'Japan time'. This is the most common and natural way to refer to Japan's time zone in everyday conversation.
日本時間で何時ですか？
What time is it in Japan time?