Beijing
Tokyo
Convert CST-CN to JST
China Standard Time to Japan Standard Time — Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+1 hours
CST-CN Full Name
China Standard Time
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
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About CST-CN and JST Time Zones
CST-CN (China Standard Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou. JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 1:00 PM in Tokyo (JST). The time difference between CST-CN and JST is 1 hour — Tokyo is ahead of Beijing.
With only a 1-hour difference, Beijing and Tokyo share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Beijing and Tokyo with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST-CN and JST?
Tokyo (JST) is 1 hour ahead of Beijing (CST-CN). The offset is +1 hours.
Is JST ahead or behind CST-CN?
JST is 1 hour ahead of CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8 and JST is UTC+9.
When it's 12:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 1:00 PM in Tokyo (JST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 5:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN), it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo (JST).