Portland is on standard time, UTC−8 (PST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7.
Portland and your time
Portland at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Oregon |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Abbreviation now | PST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−8 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 45.52° N, 122.68° W |
Time zone in Portland
The America/Los_Angeles rules put Portland on standard time (UTC−8 (PST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and Portland is not on the same time as the capital: right now Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
Clock changes in Portland, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
How far ahead or behind Portland is
A 9:00 AM start in Portland is 5:00 PM in London, 4:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 12:00 PM in Washington D.C.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 13 h 30 min ahead | 13 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 19 h ahead | 19 h ahead | 17 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
Some gaps change during the year because Portland and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Portland
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Portland is at 5:21 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 9:04 PM on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Portland
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:13 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:58 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:48 AM | 4:30 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Portland
Portland lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time and 1:10 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Portland
Every city below shares Portland’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gresham | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hillsboro | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salem | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Eugene | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tacoma | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kent | 209 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Renton | 221 km (137 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Los_Angeles time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/Los_Angeles just like Portland.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Portland today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in Portland
- Convert a time to or from Portland: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Portland to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Portland and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Portland in?
Portland uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone: UTC−8 (PST) in standard time and UTC−7 (PDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Portland?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Portland and London?
Portland is 8 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 7 hours, because Portland and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Portland on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Portland, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Portland?
About 15 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.