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Convert JST to CET
Japan Standard Time to Central European Time — Paris is 7 hours behind Tokyo
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-7 hours
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
CET Full Name
Central European Time
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About JST and CET Time Zones
JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and covers cities like Paris, Berlin, Rome.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 5:00 AM in Paris (CET). The time difference between JST and CET is 7 hours — Paris is behind Tokyo.
The 8-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM JST) work best.
Daylight Saving Time
CET observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes CEST (Central European Summer Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC+2.
During DST transitions, the time difference between JST and CET may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between JST and CET?
Paris (CET) is 7 hours behind Tokyo (JST). The offset is -7 hours.
Is CET ahead or behind JST?
CET is 7 hours behind JST. JST is UTC+9 and CET is UTC+2.
When it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Paris?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 5:00 AM in Paris (CET).
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Paris?
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo (JST), it's 10:00 AM in Paris (CET).
Does CET change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. CET (Central European Time, UTC+1) becomes CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.