JST to IST Converter

Convert Japan Standard Time (JST) to India Standard Time (IST) instantly.

Quick Converter Summary

Japan Standard Time (JST) is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (IST).

Timezone Details JST is UTC +9 IST is UTC +5:30
Best Meeting Window 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM JST corresponds to 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM IST

Planning a call or meeting? Japan Standard Time (JST) is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (IST). Standard business hours in both regions overlap best between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM JST (which is 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM IST).

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JST to IST Hour Comparison Table

Find overlap hours between Tokyo and Kolkata.

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Source (JST)Target (IST)Availability
12:00 AM 8:30 PM (-1d) Off-Hours
1:00 AM 9:30 PM (-1d) Off-Hours
2:00 AM 10:30 PM (-1d) Off-Hours
3:00 AM 11:30 PM (-1d) Off-Hours
4:00 AM 12:30 AM Off-Hours
5:00 AM 1:30 AM Off-Hours
6:00 AM 2:30 AM Off-Hours
7:00 AM 3:30 AM Off-Hours
8:00 AM 4:30 AM Off-Hours
9:00 AM 5:30 AM Partial Overlap
10:00 AM 6:30 AM Partial Overlap
11:00 AM 7:30 AM Partial Overlap
12:00 PM 8:30 AM Partial Overlap
1:00 PM 9:30 AM Perfect Overlap
2:00 PM 10:30 AM Perfect Overlap
3:00 PM 11:30 AM Perfect Overlap
4:00 PM 12:30 PM Perfect Overlap
5:00 PM 1:30 PM Perfect Overlap
6:00 PM 2:30 PM Partial Overlap
7:00 PM 3:30 PM Partial Overlap
8:00 PM 4:30 PM Partial Overlap
9:00 PM 5:30 PM Partial Overlap
10:00 PM 6:30 PM Off-Hours
11:00 PM 7:30 PM Off-Hours

Common JST to IST Conversions

Quick reference lookup table for popular times of day.

9:00 AM JST equals 5:30 AM IST
12:00 PM JST equals 8:30 AM IST
3:00 PM JST equals 11:30 AM IST
6:00 PM JST equals 2:30 PM IST
9:00 PM JST equals 5:30 PM IST

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Frequently Asked Questions — JST to IST

What is the time difference between JST and IST?

Japan Standard Time (JST) is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (IST). For example, when it is 12:00 PM JST, it is 8:30 AM IST.

How do I convert JST to IST?

You can convert JST to IST instantly using our interactive time zone converter above. Simply type your time in the JST field or drag the range slider, and the tool will automatically display the equivalent time in IST.

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between JST and IST?

The best overlap hours for a meeting are between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM JST, which corresponds to 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM IST. This window ensures participants in both locations are awake and within reasonable hours.

Do JST and IST observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, neither JST nor IST observe Daylight Saving Time. Both time zones remain at a fixed offset all year round (JST is UTC +9 and IST is UTC +5:30).

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