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JST
Japan Standard Time
3:13:52 PM
19 Dec 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JST and UTC?
Japan Standard Time is 9 hours ahead of UTC.
Does this area observe DST?
No, Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
Which major cities follow this pattern?
Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto all follow this schedule.
What areas share the same hours?
South Korea and parts of Eastern Russia follow the same schedule.
How does this compare with UTC?
Japan is 9 hours ahead of UTC, with no changes for daylight saving.
Why doesn't this area observe DST?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time, as the country decided against it after experimenting with it during the post-war period.
How did this system get established?
Japan adopted its current standard time in 1888, after the Meiji Restoration, aligning its clocks with UTC+9.
What are the typical work hours here?
Work hours in Japan are generally from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with some variation depending on the company and industry.
What is the economic importance of this area?
Japan is the third-largest economy in the world, known for its advanced technology, automotive industry, and electronics sector.