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Time Difference: New York to Portland

🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
vs
🇺🇸PortlandUTC-8
🇺🇸
New York, US
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
Portland, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
3 hours
Portland is 3 hours behind New York

New York vs Portland timezone guide

New York (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Portland (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Portland is 3 hours behind New York (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between New York and Portland

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 5 hours per day. The shared window is 12pm5pm in New York, which is 9am2pm in Portland. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

New YorkPortlandStatus
6am3amNew York early, Portland asleep
7am4amNew York early, Portland asleep
8am5amNew York early, Portland asleep
9am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm5pmNew York evening, Portland evening
9pm6pmNew York evening, Portland evening
10pm7pmNew York late evening, Portland evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between New York and Portland

Both New York and Portland observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 3 hours ahead year-round.

Distance between New York and Portland

Great-circle distance
3,926 km
Direct flight time
~5h 37m

New York and Portland are 3,926 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~5h 37m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New York and Portland?
The current time difference is 3 hours. New York is currently 3 hours ahead of Portland.
Is New York ahead of Portland?
Yes. New York is currently 3 hours ahead of Portland.
What time is it in Portland when it's 9 AM in New York?
When it's 9 AM in New York, it's 6am in Portland.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Portland?
The best window is 12pm–5pm in New York, which is 9am–2pm in Portland. That's 5 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do New York and Portland observe daylight saving time?
Both New York and Portland observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are New York and Portland?
New York and Portland are 3,926 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 5 hours 37 minutes.