AEST to JST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 26, 2025

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Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

UTC+10 • Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Japan Standard Time (JST)

UTC+9 • Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (AEST): +10:00

UTC Offset (JST): +09:00

DST Status: --

AEST Time: --

JST Time: --

Time Format:

Current AEST: --:--:--

Current JST: --:--:--

🇦🇺 AEST is always UTC+10 and never observes daylight saving time. JST is always UTC+9 and never observes daylight saving time.

AEST to JST Conversion Guide

What is AEST to JST Conversion?

AEST to JST conversion helps you translate time between Australian Eastern Standard Time and Japan Standard Time zones. AEST is always UTC+10 and JST is always UTC+9, making AEST 1 hour ahead of JST. Neither timezone observes daylight saving time.

Time Zone Information

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): Used throughout eastern Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra. Always UTC+10 with no daylight saving time adjustments.

Japan Standard Time (JST): Used throughout Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, and Sapporo. Always UTC+9 with no daylight saving time adjustments.

Time Difference: AEST is always 1 hour ahead of JST year-round since neither timezone observes daylight saving time.

Stable Time Relationship

Year-Round Consistency: Both AEST and JST maintain fixed UTC offsets throughout the year

No Daylight Saving: Neither Australia (AEST) nor Japan observes daylight saving time for these standard timezones

Predictable Difference: AEST is always exactly 1 hour ahead of JST, making scheduling straightforward

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

AEST 9:00 AM → JST 8:00 AM

AEST 6:00 PM → JST 5:00 PM

1 hour time difference year-round

Meeting Planning

AEST 10:00 AM → JST 9:00 AM

AEST 3:00 PM → JST 2:00 PM

Ideal overlap for business meetings

Event Scheduling

AEST Midnight → JST 11:00 PM (previous day)

AEST Noon → JST 11:00 AM

Simple 1-hour subtraction

Travel Planning

Sydney 2:00 PM → Tokyo 1:00 PM

Melbourne 8:00 AM → Osaka 7:00 AM

Consistent for flight scheduling

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• AEST is always 1 hour ahead of JST - no seasonal variations to remember

• Neither timezone observes daylight saving time, making conversion calculations simple

• Business hours overlap well between 9 AM - 5 PM in both timezones

• When it's midnight in Australia (AEST), it's 11 PM the previous day in Japan

• Use 24-hour format to avoid AM/PM confusion in international scheduling

• Perfect timezone pair for Asia-Pacific business with minimal time difference

AEST to JST Time Converter

If you’ve ever tried to plan a meeting between Sydney and Tokyo - or coordinate a virtual event with colleagues in both cities - you’ve probably done the math in your head or scrambled for a chart. This tool saves you from all that. The AEST to JST Time Converter gives you fast, accurate time conversions between Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and Japan Standard Time (JST), and it does so with a couple of clicks.

Why you might need a tool like this

Both AEST and JST stick to fixed offsets year-round. That means AEST is always 1 hour ahead of JST, with no daylight saving shifts to factor in. But even with that stability, time math can still trip you up—especially when scheduling flights, meetings, or international events.

This converter makes it all simple. Whether you’re setting up a daily sync between Sydney and Tokyo teams or just making sure you don’t miss a webinar, this tool gives you confidence you’ve got the right time on both sides.

How to use the AEST ⇄ JST converter

Start by setting your time and date

At the top, you’ll see a section labeled “Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)” or “Japan Standard Time (JST),” depending on which timezone is selected as the input. Pick the date and time you want to convert using the calendar and clock fields. If you want to switch which timezone you’re entering from, just select from the dropdown. You can choose between:

AEST (Australia/Sydney)
JST (Asia/Tokyo)

Control how your results behave

Right below the time input, there’s a “Conversion Settings” section. Here’s what the options mean:

Auto Convert: When this is on, the converter updates results instantly as you change the date or time.
Daylight Saving Aware: Included for flexibility, but AEST and JST both ignore daylight saving time. It’s always standard time here.
Show UTC Offset: Want to see the UTC difference for each timezone? Check this box and it’ll show the +10:00 or +09:00 offsets beside your results.

Click a button - or skip the mouse

In the middle of the page, you’ll find four helpful buttons:

Convert: Click to run the conversion manually (unless Auto Convert is already on).
Swap: Switches the input and output timezones.
Now: Instantly fills in the current time from your selected input timezone.
Reset: Clears and reloads everything to default.

Prefer keyboard shortcuts? You can also hit space or enter to convert, “S” to swap, “N” for now, “R” to reset, and “F” to flip between 12-hour and 24-hour display.

What shows up in the results

Your converted time, clearly labeled

Once you enter your info, you’ll see the converted time in a large display with the date beside it. This section clearly shows which timezone you're viewing.

Helpful details at a glance

Under the main result, you’ll find:

Time Difference: Always 1 hour between AEST and JST.
UTC Offset for each timezone (optional view)
DST Status: Reassures you both timezones are standard, no seasonal changes involved.
Formatted Time Display: Clearly formatted labels for both AEST and JST with date and time included.

Live clocks keep you grounded

At the bottom of the tool, two real-time clocks show you the current AEST and JST times ticking live. It’s useful when you’re doing a quick comparison or trying to pick the best moment for a call.

There's also a time format toggle - flip between 12-hour and 24-hour with one click. If you're scheduling with teams that mix AM/PM styles, this helps keep things clean.

Answers to things you might be wondering

Why include daylight saving awareness if neither timezone uses it?

This converter is flexible by design. While AEST and JST stay fixed, the checkbox is useful if support is expanded in the future to include other zones that do shift seasonally.

Can I use this tool for other timezone pairs?

Not yet. This version focuses entirely on AEST and JST. If you often work between these two regions, it's tailor-made for you.

What if I forget to press “Convert”?

If Auto Convert is checked (which it is by default), the tool updates instantly whenever you change a date or time. But if you’ve turned that off, you’ll need to press the button manually or use the keyboard.

Keep your planning tight across Sydney and Tokyo

When schedules cross time zones, a tool like this saves you from second-guessing and calculation errors. Whether you're a business manager, remote team member, or traveler, the AEST to JST converter gives you clarity you can trust. With live updates, format control, and simple switching, it’s designed to make your time management smoother every day.