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Time Difference: Portland to Singapore

🇺🇸PortlandUTC-8
vs
🇸🇬SingaporeUTC+8
🇺🇸
Portland, US
Thu, Jun 25
🇸🇬
Singapore, Singapore
Fri, Jun 26

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Time Difference
15 hours
Singapore is 15 hours ahead of Portland

Portland vs Singapore timezone guide

Portland (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Singapore (Singapore) uses Asia/Singapore at UTC+8. This means Singapore is 16 hours ahead of Portland (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Portland and Singapore

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Portland and Singapore do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

PortlandSingaporeStatus
6am9pmPortland early, Singapore evening
7am10pmPortland early, Singapore late evening
8am11pmPortland early, Singapore late evening
9am12amPortland working hours, Singapore asleep
10am1amPortland working hours, Singapore asleep
11am2amPortland working hours, Singapore asleep
12pm3amPortland working hours, Singapore asleep
1pm4amPortland working hours, Singapore asleep
2pm5amPortland working hours, Singapore asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amPortland evening, Singapore early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmPortland late evening, Singapore working hours

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 Portland and Singapore

Portland observes daylight saving time, but Singapore does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Portland's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 Mar 8Portland is 16 hours behind Singapore
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Portland is 15 hours behind Singapore
  • Nov 1 Dec 31Portland is 16 hours behind Singapore

Distance between Portland and Singapore

Great-circle distance
13,092 km
Direct flight time
~16h 24m

Portland and Singapore are 13,092 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 24m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Portland and Singapore?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Portland is currently 15 hours behind Singapore.
Is Portland ahead of Singapore?
No. Portland is currently 15 hours behind Singapore.
What time is it in Singapore when it's 9 AM in Portland?
When it's 9 AM in Portland, it's 12am in Singapore.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Portland and Singapore?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Portland and Singapore do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Portland and Singapore observe daylight saving time?
Portland observes daylight saving time, but Singapore does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Portland and Singapore?
Portland and Singapore are 13,092 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 24 minutes.