No overlap — one side will join outside working hours
CST (Chicago)
JST (Tokyo)
00:00
14:00Working
01:00
15:00Working
02:00
16:00Working
03:00
17:00
04:00
18:00
05:00
19:00
06:00
20:00
07:00
21:00
08:00
22:00
09:00Working
23:00off
10:00Working
00:00+1doff
11:00Working
01:00+1doff
12:00Working
02:00+1doff
13:00Working
03:00+1doff
14:00Working
04:00+1doff
15:00Working
05:00+1doff
16:00Working
06:00+1doff
17:00
07:00+1d
18:00
08:00+1d
19:00
09:00+1dWorking
20:00
10:00+1dWorking
21:00
11:00+1dWorking
22:00
12:00+1dWorking
23:00
13:00+1dWorking
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cst and jst?
Central Standard Time (cst) is UTC-5 and Japan Standard Time (jst) is UTC+9. The difference between them is 14 hours.
Where is cst used?
Central Standard Time (cst) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. Note: cst is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
Where is jst used?
Japan Standard Time (jst) is used in Japan and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
How do I convert cst to jst?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any cst time and the jst equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
CST (Chicago) is 14 hours behind JST (Tokyo). When it's noon in CST (Chicago), it's 02:00 in JST (Tokyo).
CST (Chicago) is in the America/Chicago timezone. JST (Tokyo) is in Asia/Tokyo. The difference is 14 hours.
Shared working hours
CST (Chicago) and JST (Tokyo) have no shared working hours under a standard 9:00–17:00 schedule. One side will always need to join at an off-hour.
Recommended meeting windows
Since CST (Chicago) and JST (Tokyo) don't share working hours, these are the most practical options available.
16:00 Chicago / 06:00 Tokyo⚡ One side off-hours
⚠️ 3h before working hours in Tokyo
19:00 Chicago / 09:00 Tokyo⚡ One side off-hours
⚠️ 3h after working hours in Chicago
15:00 Chicago / 05:00 Tokyo⚡ One side off-hours
⚠️ 4h before working hours in Tokyo
Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each location's local time.
Public holidays this year
⚡ Upcoming holidays in both locations, confirm with your contact before booking.
CST (Chicago)7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
JST (Tokyo)7 holidays
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
CST (Chicago) and JST (Tokyo) — practical scheduling
A 14-hour difference separates CST (Chicago) (USA) and JST (Tokyo) (Japan) — wide enough that standard business hours don't align at all. Scheduling requires deliberate compromise from both sides.
💡 Practical scheduling guidelines
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When CST (Chicago) is at 16:00, JST (Tokyo) reads 06:00 — 3h before working hours in Tokyo.
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When CST (Chicago) is at 19:00, JST (Tokyo) reads 09:00 — 3h after working hours in Chicago.
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When CST (Chicago) is at 15:00, JST (Tokyo) reads 05:00 — 4h before working hours in Tokyo.
With no shared business hours, these slots distribute the scheduling burden as evenly as possible between both locations.
DST transitions can silently shift your meeting times by an hour. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension tracks these changes automatically so you never get caught off guard.
Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in CST (Chicago). The input bar accepts natural language like "3pm", "15:30", or "9am Rome" for instant conversions.