6pm in United States is 8am in Japan Standard Time on the next day.

Frequently asked

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

What is the time difference between United States and Japan Standard Time?

United States is 14 hours 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 6pm in United States, what time is it in Japan Standard Time?

6pm in United States is 8am in Japan Standard Time on the next day. That's early morning in Japan Standard Time, before the typical working day begins. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

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

There's no comfortable 9-to-5 overlap between United States and Japan Standard 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 — CDT 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.