4am in Japan Standard Time is 8pm in Western European Time on the previous day.

Frequently asked

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

What is the time difference between Japan Standard Time and Western European Time?

Japan Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of Western European 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 4am in Japan Standard Time, what time is it in Western European Time?

4am in Japan Standard Time is 8pm in Western European Time on the previous day. That's already evening in Western European Time, after the typical working day ends. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

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

There's no comfortable 9-to-5 overlap between Japan Standard Time and Western European Time — they sit on opposite sides of the planet's working day. Plan for an early or late call on one side, or hand work off asynchronously.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — JST and WEST — 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.