Question 1

What is the time difference between AWST and JST?

Accepted Answer

Japan Standard Time (JST) is 1 hour ahead of Australian Western Standard Time (AWST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert AWST to JST?

Accepted Answer

To convert AWST to JST, add 1 hour to the AWST time. For example, 9:00 AM AWST is 10:00 AM JST.

Question 3

What time is it in JST when it's noon in AWST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in AWST, it's 1:00 PM in JST. JST is 1 hour ahead of AWST.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is JST from AWST?

Accepted Answer

JST is 1 hour ahead of AWST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in AWST, it's 10:00 AM in JST.

Question 5

Is JST ahead or behind AWST?

Accepted Answer

JST is ahead of AWST by 1 hour. Clocks in JST show a later time than AWST.

Question 6

Does AWST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, Australian Western Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 7

Does JST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, Japan Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from AWST to JST?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between AWST and JST is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

Do AWST and JST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, AWST and JST are always 1 hour apart. Neither timezone observes DST, so the difference is constant year-round.

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)	Period	Japan Standard Time (JST)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	1:00 AM	Night
1:00 AM	Night	2:00 AM	Night
2:00 AM	Night	3:00 AM	Night
3:00 AM	Night	4:00 AM	Night
4:00 AM	Night	5:00 AM	Night
5:00 AM	Night	6:00 AM	Morning
6:00 AM	Morning	7:00 AM	Morning
7:00 AM	Morning	8:00 AM	Morning
8:00 AM	Morning	9:00 AM	Business
9:00 AM	Business	10:00 AM	Business
10:00 AM	Business	11:00 AM	Business
11:00 AM	Business	12:00 PM	Business
12:00 PM	Business	1:00 PM	Business
1:00 PM	Business	2:00 PM	Business
2:00 PM	Business	3:00 PM	Business
3:00 PM	Business	4:00 PM	Business
4:00 PM	Business	5:00 PM	Business
5:00 PM	Business	6:00 PM	Evening
6:00 PM	Evening	7:00 PM	Evening
7:00 PM	Evening	8:00 PM	Evening
8:00 PM	Evening	9:00 PM	Evening
9:00 PM	Evening	10:00 PM	Evening
10:00 PM	Evening	11:00 PM	Evening
11:00 PM	Evening	12:00 AM+1d	Night

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