China Standard Time is 1 hour behind Japan Standard Time.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between China Standard Time and Japan Standard Time. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between China Standard Time and Japan Standard Time?

China Standard Time is 1 hour behind Japan Standard Time right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 9am in China Standard Time, what time is it in Japan Standard Time?

9am in China Standard Time is 10am in Japan Standard Time. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across — find the row and read the matching cell in the other column.

What's the best time for a call between China Standard Time and Japan Standard Time?

9am–4pm in China Standard Time lines up with 10am–5pm in Japan Standard Time — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — CST and JST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.