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Convert JST to CST-CN
Japan Standard Time to China Standard Time — Beijing is 1 hour behind Tokyo
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-1 hours
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
CST-CN Full Name
China Standard Time
JST to CST-CN Conversion Table
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About JST and CST-CN Time Zones
JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. CST-CN (China Standard Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 11:00 AM in Beijing (CST-CN). The time difference between JST and CST-CN is 1 hour — Beijing is behind Tokyo.
With only a 1-hour difference, Tokyo and Beijing share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Use our world clock tool to compare Tokyo and Beijing with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between JST and CST-CN?
Beijing (CST-CN) is 1 hour behind Tokyo (JST). The offset is -1 hours.
Is CST-CN ahead or behind JST?
CST-CN is 1 hour behind JST. JST is UTC+9 and CST-CN is UTC+8.
When it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 11:00 AM in Beijing (CST-CN).
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo (JST), it's 4:00 PM in Beijing (CST-CN).